Arizona Biltmore. One of Frank Lloyd Wright sprights statues fell off its pedestal and killed a boy

PHOENIX - Days after a statue at the Arizona Biltmore fell onto a little boy, the Phoenix Police Department says the boy died from his injuries.


The incident happened at around 9 a.m. on Nov. 27 at the resort, which is located near 24th Street and Lincoln Drive.

It's unclear how the statue fell from its pedestal.

At the Arizona Biltmore, there are statues everywhere. Inside the resort, children are everywhere.

The hotel is packed with families visiting for the holidays. The statues are made of concrete, weighing hundreds of pounds and standing nearly six feet on pedestals.

"We don’t know what caused this. We don’t know what was going on before," Capt. Keller said.

It's unclear what secures the statues to their bases.

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From Chicago to Arizona: A Journey Unveiled
The story takes a surprising turn in 1914 when visionary architect Frank Lloyd Wright collaborated with artist Alfonso Ianelli to bring the sprites to life. Originally designed for the Midway Gardens in Chicago, these sculptures embodied the artistic spirit of the time. As history would have it, the Midway Gardens faced demolition, and the sprites seemingly vanished from the pages of history.

But fate had other plans. Unbelievably, these sculptures reemerged from the shadows on a Wisconsin farm. Legend has it that they were buried with a purpose – to nurture the land and ensure a bountiful crop yield. Their reappearance was a revelation, breathing life into the sprites’ story once more.

The Sprites at Arizona Biltmore, The Guardians of Earth: Unveiling the Story of The Sprites at Arizona BiltmoreResurrection and Guardianship: The Arrival at Arizona Biltmore
The path of the sprites took another turn in their journey at the request of Frank Lloyd Wright’s widow. A mold of the ‘Solemn Sprite’ was created, allowing for the casting of several new sprites. These magnificent creations were then gifted to the Arizona Biltmore in 1985. Standing as a testament to Wright’s progressive architectural style, the sprites also symbolize the protection of the earth and its abundance.

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