Our Lady of the Rockies, (sculpture).

Our Lady of the Rockies, (sculpture).

Lee, Leroy, sculptor.

Our Lady of the Rockies, (sculpture).

1979-1985. Installed Dec. 17-20, 1985.

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Sculpture: welded steel, painted white; Base: concrete.

Sculpture: approx. 90 x 48 x 36 ft.; Base: approx. 5 x 32 x 34 ft.

Colossal statue of Mary stands atop a mountain. She wears a hooded cloak and flowing robes. Her arms at her sides are slightly outstretched, palms forward.

Religion -- New Testament -- Mary

Outdoor Sculpture -- Montana -- Butte

Administered by Our Lady of the Rockies Foundation, 434 North Main, Butte, Montana 59701

Located 8500 feet atop the Continental Divide, 3 miles east of Butte, Butte, Montana

Sculpture was constructed over a five-year period and was modeled after a work entitled "Our Lady of Grace." It was designed and built with numerous volunteer welders, design engineers and workers who assisted the artist. The statue was constructed in six sections and its base is set five feeet below grade. The sculpture is lit at night.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Montana survey, 1996.

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