(Art Wall), (sculpture).

(Art Wall), (sculpture).

Barron, Harris, 1926- , sculptor.

Barron, Ros, sculptor.

Goodman, Percival, architect.

Harvey Construction Company, contractor.

(Art Wall), (sculpture).

1958 or 1959. Dedicated Sept. 11, 1959.

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Painted concrete.

Approx. 18 x 18 x 4 ft.

Abstract relief covering the outer face of a free standing wall. The abstract relief features a menorah in the center with five scrolls above and a pillar of fire on the left running the length of the wall. The wall stands in front of a building; separated from the main structure by wooden louvers and flanking doors. The wall is protected by an overhanging roof.

Religion -- Judaism

Emblem -- Menorah

Outdoor Sculpture -- New Hampshire -- Manchester

Architectural component

Temple Adath Yeshurun, 152 Prospect Street, Manchester, New Hampshire 03104

The building was constructed in 1958-1959 and the sculpture installed during that period. The building was dedicated Sept. 11, 1959. The Barrons were hired by Goodman to produce designs for the new building, including the relief wall. IAS files contain copy of related excerpt from "Temple Adath Yeshurun's Centennial Anniversary Journal", 1991, pg. 20, 30, 37.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, New Hampshire survey, 1994.

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