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Rudisell, J. C.,
Hall, Gene,
Wyncoff Monuments,
History -- United States
Object -- Other
Emblem -- Military Insignia
Outdoor Sculpture -- North Carolina -- Lincolnton
Sculpture
War Memorial, (sculpture).
Artist:
Rudisell, J. C., sculptor.
Hall, Gene, fabricator.
Wyncoff Monuments, fabricator.
Title:
War Memorial, (sculpture).
Other Titles:
Veteran Memorial Plaza, (sculpture).
Dates:
1993. Dedicated Sept. 12, 1993.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Sculpture: granite.
Dimensions:
Sculpture: approx. H. 50 in. x W. varies from 41 in. to 15 3/4 in. x Diam. 22 in.; Base: approx. H. 8 1/2 in. x W. 51 1/2 in.
Inscription:
(On front:) U.S./ARMY/(army insignia) (On bronze plaque on front, raised letters:) VETERANS/MEMORIAL PLAZA/BUILT AND DEDICATED TO HONOR ALL CITIZENS/OF LINCOLN COUNT (sic) WHO HAVE SERVED THEIR COUNTY IN THE ARMED FORCES/IN COOPERATION WITH/AMERICAN LEGION/VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS/AND LINCOLN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS/JAMES W. WARREN, CHAIRMAN/JOHN R. GAMBLE, JR., M.O./LOUIE M. ADERHOLT/A.FRED HOUSER DON W. CHERRY/FRED M. HOUSER, COUNY (sic) MANAGER/NOV. 11, 1970 (On front of base:) AM VETS (On proper right:) US/COAST GUARD/1790 (coast guard insignia) (On base:) VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS (On proper left:) US/NAVY/(navy insignia) (On base:) AMERICAN LEGION (On proper left, back:) US/AIR FORCE/(air force insignia) (On base:) DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS (Proper right, back:) US/MARINE CORPS/(marine corps insignia) (On base:) VIETNAM VETERANS unsigned
Description:
The world globe is mounted on a pentagon which is narrow at the top and widens toward the bottom. The sculpture is placed on a five-sided base.
Subject:
History -- United States -- Military history
Object -- Other -- Globe
Emblem -- Military Insignia
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- North Carolina -- Lincolnton
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by Lincoln County Veterans Council, Lincolnton, North Carolina 28092
Located Lincoln County Courthouse, Town square, Court Street, Highway 27, Lincolnton, North Carolina
Remarks:
Dedicated to all citizens of Lincoln county who have served in the armed forces. Paid for by citizens of Lincoln county. Cost $39,000.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, North Carolina survey, 1994.
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 NC000298
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