This statue was dedicated in 2011.
Cole Oyl was introduced in 1919 as Olive’s father. Cole is a member of the original Thimble Theater with Nana, Castor, Olive and Olive’s boyfriend, Ham Gravy. This statue was dedicated in 2011. The statue is placed here because Charles Briggs Cole, Chester’s well-known businessman and benefactor during Segar’s time, built the library as a gift to the City in 1928.
