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Russo, Lawrence,
Sirriani Monument Works,
History -- United States
History -- United States
Animal -- Bird
Outdoor Sculpture -- Pennsylvania -- Old Forge
Sculpture
Veterans' Stadium Memorial, (sculpture).
Artist:
Russo, Lawrence, sculptor.
Sirriani Monument Works, fabricator.
Title:
Veterans' Stadium Memorial, (sculpture).
Dates:
Dedicated Oct. 15, 1950.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Sculpture: granite; Base: stone; Foundation: concrete.
Dimensions:
Sculpture: approx. H. 3 ft. x Diam. 1 ft.; Base: approx. H. 20 ft. x Diam. 8 ft.
Inscription:
(On front of base:) IN HONOR/AND/IN MEMORY OF/OLD FORGE VETERANS/OF BOTH WORLD WARS/1917-1918 (three stars) 1941-1945/ERECTED BY THE CITIZENS/1949/"LEST WE FORGET" unsigned
Description:
An eagle is perched on top of a shield with its wings pointing upward. The eagle is mounted on a tall Doric pillar with octagonal base. The base, atop two steps.
Subject:
History -- United States -- World War I
History -- United States -- World War II
Animal -- Bird -- Eagle
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- Pennsylvania -- Old Forge
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by Old Forge School District, Marion Street, Old Forge, Pennsylvania 18518
Located Veteran's Memorial Stadium, Miles Street, Old Forge, Pennsylvania
Remarks:
The memorial cost $3,600 and was erected in honor of Old Forge veterans of World War I and World War II. The granite pillar came from a demolished bank building. The eagle was done by Lawrence Russo; the granite base was designed by Sirriani Monument Works. The memorial was dedicated Oct. 15, 1950 with a musical fundraising event featuring singer Rosalie Allen. IAS files contain copy of article from Scrantonian, Oct. 15, 1950.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Pennsylvania survey, 1995.
Illustration:
Image on file.
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 PA000468
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Inventory of American Sculpture
PA000468
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