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Druids Memorial to Frederick Sieg, (sculpture). Artist:  Porporato, J. A., sculptor. Title:  Druids Memorial to Frederick Sieg, (sculpture). Dates:  Dedicated Sept. 5, 1926. Digital Reference:  Medium:  Sculpture: granite, lead glass, and bronze; Base: granite. Dimensions:  Sculpture: approx. 17 ft. x 3 ft. 3 in. x 3 ft. 3 in.; Base: approx. 18 in. x 10 ft. x 10 ft. Inscription:  J. A. Porporato/architect (On front of base:) THE DRUIDS/OF CALIFORNIA/ERECTED/THIS MEMORIAL/TO/FREDERICK SIEG/WHO INSTITUTED/THE ORDER/IN THIS STATE/A. D. 1859/PRESENTED/TO THE CITY OF/PLACERVILLE/SEPT. 5, 1926 signed Description:  A flamed torch stands atop of a long, cylindrical pillar. Subject:  Object -- Other -- Torch Homage -- Sieg, Frederick Object Type:  Light fixture Outdoor Sculpture -- California -- Placerville Sculpture Owner:  Administered by City of Placerville, Public Services, 549 Main Street, Placerville, California 95667 Located Intersection of Main Street and Cedar Ravine Street, Placerville, California Remarks:  The torch at the top of the sculpture is lit at night. References:  Save Outdoor Sculpture, California, Sacramento 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 CA000168   Copy/Holding information Smithsonian AmericanArt Museum Control Number   Inventory of American Sculpture CA000168 Add Copy to MyList Format: HTMLPlain textDelimited Subject:   Email to:

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