Broken Wall Memorial, (sculpture).

Broken Wall Memorial, (sculpture).

Gilman, Frank, sculptor.

Dente, Michael Florin, 1948- , sculptor.

Haines, James, landscape architect.

Hanna, Donald, Jr., contractor.

Webb, Allen, sculptor.

Thomas Cast Stone Company, contractor.

Halifax Construction Company, contractor.

Oregon Brass Works, founder.

Broken Wall Memorial, (sculpture).

Praying Hands Monument, (sculpture).

1948. Dedicated May 1948. Rededicated Nov. 11, 1990.

Brick and painted concrete.

(Plaques identify each war represented in the memorial, and names of University students killed in the wars are incised in the bricks) unsigned

Circular landscaped area includes four pieces of wall, three of which were added after 1990. The original wall stands on tiered base, and has a pair of praying hands in long draped sleeved installed on the front. The later additions are similar in design, and all have recessed cross forms. The bricks in each wall contain the names of University students killed in this century's wars.

History -- United States -- World War I

History -- United States -- World War II

History -- United States -- Korean War

History -- United States -- Vietnam War

History -- United States -- Persian Gulf War

Figure -- Fragment -- Hand

Emblem -- Cross

Religion -- Prayer

Outdoor Sculpture -- Oregon -- Portland

Administered by University of Portland, 5000 North Willamette Boulevard, Portland, Oregon 97203

Located University of Portland, Between Christie & Howard Halls, Portland, Oregon 97203

The original Praying Hands Memorial was a gift of the Class of 1948 to honor University students who served in World War II. The sculptor was a member of the class. The concept of "praying hands" came from a painting of the same name by Durer. The Thomas Cast Stone Company built the steps. The cost was $500. In 1989, the Iota Kappa Pi Fraternity initiated the expansion of the monument to include each war in which University students served. The expansion was designed by Michael Florin Dente, resident sculptor. The landscaping is by James Haines. The plaques are by Allen Webb of Oregon Brass Works. Donald Hanna Jr. of the Halifax Construction Company oversaw the project's construction. The monument is the site of an annual memorial service held by the University's ROTC. IAS files include diagrams, detailed measurements, the text of commemorative plaques and a dedication brochure which lists the project's sponsors and the names which appear on the monument. IAS files also include related articles from the following University publications: the Alumni Bulletin, Oct. 1948 and the Beacon, March 5, 1948, April 9, 1948, Sept. 12, 1991, Sept. 26, 1991 and Nov. 11, 1991.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Oregon survey, 1993.

Alumni Bulletin, University of Portland, (Oct. 1948): pg. 3.

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