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Kelly, Lee,
Howell, James,
Cotter, David,
James M. Howell & Associates,
Abstract -- Geometric
Homage -- Beach, Frank E.
Fountain
Outdoor Sculpture -- Oregon -- Portland
Sculpture
Frank E. Beach Memorial Fountain, (sculpture).
Artist:
Kelly, Lee, 1932-2022, sculptor.
Howell, James, architect.
Cotter, David, assistant.
James M. Howell & Associates, architectural firm.
Title:
Frank E. Beach Memorial Fountain, (sculpture).
Dates:
1974-1975.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Stainless steel.
Dimensions:
Approx. 12 x 15 x 12 ft.
Inscription:
(On plaque:) In memory of Frank E. Beach, 1853-1934/who christened Portland "The Rose City"/and suggested the annual Rose Festival
Description:
Abstract geometric fountain composed of three vertical posts supporting two horizontal posts. Two smaller vertical posts stand alone.
Subject:
Abstract -- Geometric
Homage -- Beach, Frank E.
Object Type:
Fountain
Outdoor Sculpture -- Oregon -- Portland
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by City of Portland, Metropolitan Arts Commission, 1120 S.W. 5th Avenue, Suite 1023, Portland, Oregon 97204
Located Washington Park, Rose Garden, Portland, Oregon
Remarks:
Erected in memory of Frank E. Beach (1853-1934) who first dubbed Portland "The Rose City." IAS files include an excerpt from the book "Portland's Public Art."
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Oregon survey, 1993.
Illustration:
Image on file.
Gleason, Norma Catherine, & Chet Orloff, "Portland's Public Art: a guide and history," Portland, OR: Western Imprints, [1983], pg. 34.
Note:
The information provided about this artwork was compiled as part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture database, designed to provide descriptive and location information on artworks by American artists in public and private collections worldwide.
Repository:
Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture, Smithsonian American Art Museum, P.O. Box 37012, MRC 970, Washington, D.C. 20013-7012
Control Number:
IAS OR000103
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Inventory of American Sculpture
OR000103
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