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Faehnle, Carl,
Homage -- Alexander, Arvin J.
Occupation -- Law
Abstract -- Geometric
Outdoor Sculpture -- Ohio -- Columbus
Sculpture
Arvin J. Alexander Memorial, (sculpture).
Artist:
Faehnle, Carl, sculptor.
Title:
Arvin J. Alexander Memorial, (sculpture).
Dates:
1991.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Pink granite on a concrete base.
Dimensions:
Sculpture: approx. 8 ft. x 3 1/2 ft. x 8 in.; Base: approx. W. 3 ft. D. 18 in.
Inscription:
(Attached bronze plaque:) ALEXANDER PARK/THIS PARK IS/DEDICATED TO/ARVIN J. ALEXANDER/1909-1984/TO HONOR AND PRESERVE THE MEMORY OF A COMPLETE AND TRUE FRIEND OF COLUMBUS, DISTINGUISHED LAWYER AND PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL HE WORKED UNCEASINGLY AND SELFLESSLY TO PROMOTE THE BEST INTERESTS OF HIS BELOVED CITY BY GENERATING RESPECTFUL, NON-PARTISAN CONCENSUS. DETERMINED MAN OF VISION, ARVIN ALEXANDER TYPIFIED THE SPIRIT OF COLUMBUS. DONATED BY THE AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER AND COLUMBUS SOUTHERN POWER unsigned
Description:
Three vertical abstract elements of pink granite with acute angles. A metal plaque is mounted on the face of one of the elements. The center element is highly polished, the two sides have a matte finish.
Subject:
Homage -- Alexander, Arvin J.
Occupation -- Law -- Lawyer
Abstract -- Geometric
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- Ohio -- Columbus
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by City of Columbus, Recreation and Parks Department, 90 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
Located Alexander Park, 199 West Long Street, on Scioto River bank, Columbus, Ohio
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Ohio, Columbus 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 OH000049
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Inventory of American Sculpture
OH000049
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