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McAninch & JR Petterer,
Object -- Flower
Outdoor Sculpture -- Arkansas -- Jonesboro
Relief
Architectural component
Sculpture
Deco Facade Carvings Computer Science Building, (sculpture).
Artist:
McAninch & JR Petterer, architectural firm.
Title:
Deco Facade Carvings Computer Science Building, (sculpture).
Dates:
1931-1932. Dedicated 1931.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Limestone.
Dimensions:
Approx. H. 200 in. x W. 280 in.
Inscription:
unsigned
Description:
Lintel relief decorations in a floral Deco style over the building entrance.
Subject:
Object -- Flower
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- Arkansas -- Jonesboro
Relief
Architectural component
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by Arkansas State University, Construction, Jonesboro, Arkansas 72467
Located Arkansas State University, Computer Science Building on Carraway Drive, west facade, Jonesboro, Arkansas
Remarks:
The Computer Science building facade was designed by the architectural firm of McAninch & JR Petterer. During the 1950s, the facade was renovated. In 1986, this facade work was removed and the exterior was restored to its original facade by the architectural firm of Arnold & Stacks of Jonesboro. The Computer Science building is also known as Wilson Hall. IAS files contain related information sheets.
Upper plaque in interior hall of main entrance reads: TEACHER TRAINING SCHOOL/ERECTED (transcription illegible)/(transcription illegible)/PROJECT NO. 1726/FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT/PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES/MATTIE W. CARAWAY JOSEPH T. ROBINSON/SENATORS/WILLIAM J. DRIVER/CONGRESSMAN/ARKANSAS STATE COLLEGE/BOARD OF TRUSTEES/R. WHITAKER PRESIDENT/MAURICE E. BLOCK SECRETARY/W. E. BANKS PEARLE DAVIS/R. E. LEE WILSON/V. C. KAYS PRESIDENT/H. M. COOLEY ARCHER WHEATLEY/ATTORNEYS/A. N. McANINCH ARCHITECT/NEWTON M. BROWN CONSULTING ENGINEER/(transcription illegible) ELDRIDGE SUPERVISING ENGINEER/GEO H. BURDEN COMPANY GENERAL CONTRACTORS.
Lower plaque in interior hall of main entrance reads: 1986/ADDITIONS AND RENOVATIONS/ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY/(Left side:) Bill Clinton/Governor of Arkansas/(Right side:) Eugene Smith/University President/BOARD OF TRUSTEES/Roger Ford/Chairman/Jerry Watkins/Vice Chairman/Bonnie Shaver/Secretary/Haselle McCain/Member/Wayne Hartsfield/Member/ARNOLD & STACKS ARCHITECTS, P.A./Jonesboro Architect/JAMESON & GIBSON CONSTRUCTION CO., INC./Memphis Contractor.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Arkansas survey, 1992.
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 AR000334
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Inventory of American Sculpture
AR000334
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