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Tate, George G.,
History -- United States
Animal -- Bird
Outdoor Sculpture -- Nevada -- Ely
Sculpture
(White Pine Memorial), (sculpture).
Artist:
Tate, George G., architect.
Title:
(White Pine Memorial), (sculpture).
Dates:
1995-1996. Dedicated May 1996.
Medium:
Concrete.
Dimensions:
Approx. 14 x 8 x 4 1/2 ft.
Inscription:
(Four plaques list names and dates of 5 wars and the names of the 124 men who died) (On eagle plaque:) IN MEMORY OF/THOSE WHO MADE/THE SUPREME/SACRIFICE FOR/THEIR COUNTRY (Garland at bottom of plaque:) FREEDOM IS NOT FREE
Description:
War memorial comprised of concrete pillars with commemorative text plaques, one of which has an eagle design.
Subject:
History -- United States -- Military history
Animal -- Bird -- Eagle
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- Nevada -- Ely
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by White Pine County, 955 Campton Street, Ely, Nevada 89301
Located White Pine County Courthouse, 955 Campton Street, Ely, Nevada 89301
Remarks:
The memorial was designed and built to honor the 124 men of White Pine County who gave their lives to their country in the Spanish-American War & Philippine Insurrection, World War I, World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. Over $43,000 was raised for the cost of the memorial, with donations from individuals, businesses and foundations. IAS files contain publication "A Salute to White Pine's Gold Stars," Carson City, NV: Carson Street Publishing, 1997, which includes biographical information on the men honored.
References:
Flangas, William G., White Pine War Memorial Task Force, 1998.
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 NV000197
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Control Number
Inventory of American Sculpture
NV000197
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