(Corpus of Christ on the Cross), (sculpture).

(Corpus of Christ on the Cross), (sculpture).

Colonial Studios, fabricator.

(Corpus of Christ on the Cross), (sculpture).

ca. 1965. Installed 1966.

Sculpture: concrete, painted white; Base: concrete.

Corpus: approx. 8 ft. x 1 1/2 ft. x 12 in.; Base: approx. 16 ft. x 1 1/2 ft. x 12 in.

(On plaque on base:) In memory of H. R. Vander Leest

Religion -- New Testament -- Christ

Religion -- New Testament -- Crucifixion

Homage -- Vander Leest, H. R.

Outdoor Sculpture -- Alaska -- Juneau

Administered by Diocese of Juneau, 419 6th Street, Juneau, Alaska 99801

Located Shrine of St. Teresa, 5933 Lund Street, Mile 23 3/10 Glacier Highway, Shrine Island, Juneau, Alaska

Gift of Lexie Vander Leest in memory of her husband H. R. Vander Leest. The Corpus was attached to the cross by Michael Gallagher in 1966.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Alaska survey, 1994.

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