Lost – and found – Lincoln statue in Salzburg/Austria

[Amy L.]

Just to say, I'm very happy to have found this thread, because I wanted to know how this object came to be on the grounds of a youth hostel in Salzburg. I first saw it I think four years ago, and thought, 'Weird', but walked by it again since my Lincoln-obsession began - reminded of its existence, and the same question, `Why?' I recently jogged by the sculpture (which is five years later still in good condition, nestled on the well-maintained grounds (as one would expect in Austria), visible from the street.) (And also trespassed to get a closer look. How many Americans do that / season? That's what they get for having a Lincoln statue.)
Otherwise I have no further insight or information relating to Lincoln-sightings in Austria.