WINTER PARK, Fla. — Rollins College near Orlando, Florida, celebrated the birthday of Fred Rogers with a first look at photos of a new statue of their famous alumnus.
According to a news release, the statue is titled “A Beautiful Day for a Neighbor” and was commissioned to honor Rogers’ legacy.
In the photos, the artist’s clay 360-degree model depicts Rogers in his iconic sweater and sneakers surrounded by children. Hand puppets from “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” line the back of the statue, and lyrics from the series’ theme song are in script along the base. The finished sculpture will be finished in brass, will stand over 7 feet tall, and will weigh more than 3,000 pounds.
The statue is expected to be unveiled on the college campus in October.
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