Pietro Ferrante - Monterey, CA
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N 36° 36.222 W 121° 53.631
10S E 598931 N 4051480
Quick Description: The bust of Pietro Ferrante, a local founder of the Monterey canning industry. The bust is located in a parking lot by Fisherman's Wharf.
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 11/16/2009 4:12:56 PM
Waymark Code: WM7P56
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Long Description:From the inventory: "A Portrait bust of Pietro Ferrante. He has a
moustache and wears a coat and tie. The bronze sculpture sits at a
45 degree angle on top of a slanted granite pedestal. The pedestal
stands on a granite slab base.
R. H. Hoge (On plaque on front of base:) Pietro Ferrante,
1867-1954. By vision and example an inspiration and leader among
the founders of the Monterey fishing and canning industry which
added greatly to the history and fortune of Monterey. signed."
TITLE: Pietro Ferrante
ARTIST(S): Hoge, Robert H., sculptor.
DATE: N/A
MEDIUM: Sculpture: bronze; Base: grey-black Academy granite.
CONTROL NUMBER: IAS CA001653
Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link]
PHYSICAL LOCATION:
Located Decatur Street Parking Lot next to Heritage Harbor, Monterey, California
DIFFERENCES NOTED BETWEEN THE INVENTORY LISTING AND YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH:
None
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