Day Star - Rochester, Mi
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Rattrak
N 42° 40.612 W 083° 11.771
17T E 320053 N 4727270
Day Star is found on the east end of Oakland University property and can be found just after entering the east entrance to the campus.
Waymark Code: WM86XA
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 02/09/2010
Views: 2
Day Star
There is a small area across the street to use as parking. I could not find any information about this piece. It is stated that it was needing treatment back in 1993, it has not happened so the paint is quite faded and rust has taken over even on the painted area.
Information from the SIRIS website is as follows;
Dimensions:
Approx. 8 x 7 x 18 ft.
Remarks:
Nearby plaque reads: DAY STAR BY SYDNEY ATKINSON SPONSOR SKYLINE STRUCTURES, FLINT.
Inscription:
S. Atkinson '81 signed.
TITLE: Day Star
ARTIST(S): Sydney Francis Atkinson, 1946- , sculptor
DATE: 1981
MEDIUM: Steel, painted red and white
CONTROL NUMBER: IAS MI000193
Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link]
PHYSICAL LOCATION:
Is found on the east end of Oakland University property and can be found just after entering the east entrance to the campus.
DIFFERENCES NOTED BETWEEN THE INVENTORY LISTING AND YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH:
Found as listed.
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