A bronze likeness of Benjamin Newton Duke stands upright as he rests his weight on a cane in his right hand. He is clad in a suit and holds his hat by his knee. The statue rests on a low square granite pedestal.

Inscription: Front: BENJAMIN NEWTON DUKE / 1855 - 1929 Back: Trustee / Trinity College / 1889 - 1924 / Duke University / 1924 - 1929 Right: Industrialist Left: Benefactor

Dedication date: 10/2/1999

Creator: Stephen H. Smith, Sculptor

Materials & Techniques: Bronze, granite