Shortly after WWI, more than 150 copies of a pressed copper sculpture called the Spirit of the American Doughboy were erected throughout the United States. The soldier is shown carrying his rifle and holding a grenade over his head. The backdrop of this statue in Meridian, Mississippi, is the Threefoot Building. In 1929, it was the town’s pride. Today, the structure stands in ruins. However, the exquisite Art Deco features can still be seen around the broken windows.
