This petite bronze sculpture memorializes Penelope, a dog noted locally in Inglewood for following a postman along his route. The collie, rendered in careful detail by an unknown sculptor, is a small but beloved tribute to an exceptional animal companion.

An inscription on the fountain base states: “A faithful dog which followed the mail carrier on Route Fifteen in Inglewood daily for more than thirteen years. This fountain was erected through popular subscription received from citizens and friends to animals. November 25, 1939.”

The sculpture has been referred to as ‘Rex’ in some 20th century citations.

Date: 1939
Collection: City of Inglewood Community-Based Public Art Projects
Medium: Sculpture
Material: Bronze dog (6.5h” x 2″w x 7″d) on a granite plinth
Location:
Inglewood Post Office
300 E Hillcrest Avenue
Inglewood, California 90301