The governor came to Evansville to sit for Mr. Ingle on 2 occasions in 1987. Prior to the sittings, Mr. Ingle had the Governor sit for formal head portraits taken by a professional photographer. Molding the sculpture to Mr. Ingle 3 months, working 4–5 hours each day, including weekends. The finished mold was sent to a foundry in Lancaster, Pa. This process of turning the mold in the finished bust took about two months. The bust was presented to the Governor in 1988 at a ceremony at the Indianapolis Athletic Club. Two busts were prepared, one is now in the Rotunda of the Indiana State Capitol Building, and the second copy is displayed in the lobby of the Orr Academic Building at the University of Southern Indiana. Location history Prior to January 5, 1989, the bust was on available for public viewing at the University of Southern Indiana. The bust replaced a previous bust of Governor Otis Bowen (Lanagan) who was the 44th governor of Indiana. The bust is currently located at the Indiana Statehouse on the 3rd floor rotunda directly across the Senate Chambers. References External links Indiana Statehouse Tour Office Biography of Governor Robert D. Orr Robert D. Orr with bust 1989 sculptures Bronze sculptures in Indiana Orr, Robert D. Indiana Statehouse Public Art Collection Monuments and memorials in Indiana Sculptures of men in Indiana