Geneva Garden, (sculpture).

Geneva Garden, (sculpture).

Borglum, Lincoln, 1912-1986, sculptor.

Geneva Garden, (sculpture).

1957. Dedicated Dec. 15, 1957.

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Sculpture: concrete and plaster; Base: concrete.

Sculpture: approx. 72 x 30 x 22 in.; Base: approx. 115 x 109 x 69 in.

A fountain with three graduated circles that accent a central cross. Two of the circles contain water. Within the central feature there is an incised Celtic cross. The fountain symbolizes one of the attributes of the Virgin. Stones in front of the fountain symbolize firmness and rocks are the symbol of the Lord; the circle symbolizes eternity; and the square is the emblem of earth and of earthly existence. Forming a border around the garden are plants with various symbolic meanings, including acacia (immortality of the soul); fern (solitary humility, frankness and sincerity); daisy (innocence of the Christ child) holly (Christ's crown of thorns); jasmine (grace, elegance and amiability); olive (peace); palm (victory); and lily (purity).

Religion -- God

Religion -- New Testament -- Christ

Allegory -- Religion -- Immortality

Emblem -- Cross

Outdoor Sculpture -- Texas -- Corpus Christi

Parkway Presbyterian Church, 3707 Santa Fe, Corpus Christi, Texas 78411

Blue or amber spotlights light the sculpture at night.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Texas survey, 1993.

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