Robert (Bob) Cassilly | |
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 Bob Cassilly working on a dragon sculpture at Trailnet RiverView Park in St. Louis in 2008. | |
| Born | November 9, 1949 |
| Died | September 26, 2011 (aged 61) |
| Alma mater | Fontbonne University |
| Occupation(s) | Sculptor, Entrepreneur, and Creative director |
| Known for | Founder, City Museum |
Robert James Cassilly Jr. (November 9, 1949 – September 26, 2011) was an American sculptor, entrepreneur, and creative director based in St. Louis, Missouri. In 1997, Cassilly founded the idiosyncratic City Museum, which draws over 700,000 visitors a year[1] and is one of the city's leading tourist attractions.[2][3]
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- ^ Martin, Douglas (2011-09-29). "Bob Cassilly, Playscape Creator Fueled by Whimsy, Dies at 61". The New York Times. Retrieved 2011-10-23.
- ^ Toroian Keaggy, Diane (2011-09-27). "Cassilly's inner child was never far from the surface". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved 2011-10-23.