Untitled - Napa, CA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
N 38° 17.942 W 122° 17.162
10S E 562429 N 4239234
A sculpture of a magnavox loudspeaker in Napa, CA.
Waymark Code: WM91Q6
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 06/14/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
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The sculpture sits on a stone pedestal in a plaza on First St.

There's a plaque on the pedestal and it reads: "Napa Birthplace of the loudspeaker and the magnavox corp. Peter Jensen and Edwin Pridham's invention occurred at 1606 F St. in May of 1915. This sculpture unveiled on May 8, 1985 is the work of Napa sculptor Franco Vianello."
TITLE: Untitled

ARTIST(S): Vianello, Franco, 1937- , sculptor. Vianello Art Bronzes, founder.

DATE: Dedicated May 18, 1985.

MEDIUM: Sculpture, plaque: bronze; Base: concrete.

CONTROL NUMBER: IAS CA001163

Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link]

PHYSICAL LOCATION:
1026 First Street, Napa, California


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