A statue of St. Paul native S. Scott Fitzgerald has been stolen from outside the building where he attended school.

The author was born in St. Paul in 1896 and attended St. Paul Academy, which was then on Dale Street just off Summit Avenue. A statue of a young Fitzgerald, with books on his lap, usually sits on the side of the stairs leading to the front door.

St. Paul police received a report about the theft on Friday, and building owner Ed Conley said they believe it was stolen that day. Police are investigating and asking anyone with information to call them at 651-291-1111.

A placard of the statue by Aaron Dysart from 2006 says Fitzgerald attended school at the site from 1908 to 1911, published some of his first short stories in the school’s magazine, and penned his first plays. Now called the Academy Professional Building, it’s home to a law firm.

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Statue of a young F. Scott Fitzgerald installed at the old site of St. Paul Academy

This year is the 100th anniversary since Fitzgerald wrote “The Great Gatsby.”

The Friends of the St. Paul Public Library are hosting a variety of programs, including an event, Great Gatsby: Performance & Talk by Literature to Life, from 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, at the George Latimer Central Library.

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