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Public sculptures often come with fascinating stories about who created them, who purchased or donated them, or how they ended up in a community. This sculpture of five children playing on a log is part of a local mystery. The facts surrounding its origin remain unclear and are yet to be discovered.

Here’s what we do know:

This piece was purchased by two prominent Douglas residents, Ed Strange and Ed Sisk, as part of their efforts to help revitalize downtown Douglas. The two men bought the building at Center Street and Union Street and opened Edwards Limited, a design center. They were also responsible for the beloved Douglas Clock, now a town landmark. Thanks in part to their vision, Douglas experienced a more than 50% growth in local businesses.

Strange and Sisk were avid collectors of art and antiques, traveling extensively across the U.S. and Europe. They acquired this sculpture in 1990 from Red Baron Antiques and placed it in their garden. When Ed Strange passed away, Ed Sisk gifted the sculpture to the City of Douglas in memory of his beloved partner.

And here’s where the mystery begins: There is no known title, no signature, and no confirmed artist for the piece. A search is currently underway to uncover the missing details. Stay tuned!