Alice Louise Rideout (c. October 1871-April 18, 1953)[1] was an American sculptor born in Marysville, California who is primarily known for her work on The Woman's Building at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago.

During Rideout and Schmid's first meeting, she arrived at his studio before him and her pet dog knocked over and smashed one of his statues.

[3] At the age of 19 Rideout won a competition to produce the architectural sculpture for the pediment of the Woman's Building at the 1893 World Fair.

"[2][5] For the decorative, as for the structural scheme, designs were invited among women qualified for such work throughout the United States, and after eager and close competition the prize was awarded to Alice Rideout, of San Francisco.

The center of the pediment was occupied by Minerva with Wisdom's owl at her feet, and on either side, women's work in the progress of civilization was typified by literature, art, and home life.