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(24 Friar Heads), (sculpture). Artist:  Martin, Albert C., architect. L. A. Planing Mill Co., contractor. Title:  (24 Friar Heads), (sculpture). Dates:  1912. Dedicated July 6, 1913. Digital Reference:  Medium:  Terra cotta. Dimensions:  24 units. Sculpture: each approx. 1 ft. x 8 in. x 4 in. Description:  Twenty-four terra cotta friar heads decorate the keystones above windows on the facade of a building. The friars wear hoods and have smiling faces. Each head is slightly different. Subject:  Figure male -- Head Occupation -- Religion -- Clergy Object Type:  Outdoor Sculpture -- California -- Ventura Architectural component Sculpture Owner:  Administered by City of Ventura, Public Relations, 501 Poli, P. O. Box 99, Ventura, California 93002 Located City Hall, 501 Poli Street, Ventura, California Remarks:  Nearby plaque: "Old County Court House. This imposing building was designed by Albert C. Martin and built in 1912 as the Ventura County Courthouse. It is an outstanding example of Neo-Classical architecture considered the proper style for public buildings of the early 20th century. The courthouse was purchased by the City of Sanbuenaventura in 1971 for use the City Hall (sic). California registered Historical Landmark No. 847. Plaque placed by the State Department of Park and Recreation in cooperation with the City of Sanbuenaventura, December 29, 1973." IAS files contain copies of related article from Ventura County & Coast Reporter, March 22, 1984 and City of San Buenaventura brochure "San Buenaventura City Hall" (Information Agency). References:  Save Outdoor Sculpture, California survey, 1995. Illustration:  Image on file. Star-Free Press, Dec. 28, 1973. 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 CA002079   Copy/Holding information Smithsonian AmericanArt Museum Control Number   Inventory of American Sculpture CA002079 Add Copy to MyList Format: HTMLPlain textDelimited Subject:   Email to:

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