George A. Manahan Memorial - Tucson, Arizona
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Max and 99
N 32° 14.148 W 110° 55.942
12S E 506371 N 3566574
Beautiful fountain with three crosses at Catalina United Methodist Church
Waymark Code: WM95JJ
Location: Arizona, United States
Date Posted: 07/02/2010
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This is a wonderful sculpture/fountain located on one of Tucson's main east-west streets (Speedway), at Catalina United Methodist Church. The sculpture consists of three large crosses in a fountain/pool, with the middle cross being taller than the others. What I really like about this piece of art is all of the symbols in the blocks that the crosses are built with. Each block has several carvings that are about 4-5 inches tall, and add to the artistic design of the fountain.
The fountain itself is about a foot deep, and in a nicely landscaped area of the church entrance plaza. The fountain looks really nice among the desert plants and rocks.
From the Smithsonian Art database:
Description:
Three crosses centered in pool. The middle cross is the tallest; the side crosses are both of equal height. Sculpture was built of 56 carved blocks, carrying 168 symbols. Water runs out of the top of each cross.
Inscription:
J. F. Savage (Bottom right cross:) MEMORIAL - GEORGE A. MANAHAN signed
Dimensions:
Sculpture: approx. 13 x 10 x 2 ft.; Pool: approx. W. 20 ft. x D. 2 ft.
TITLE: George A. Manahan Memorial
ARTIST(S): Savage, James F., sculptor. Savage, Robert, sculptor.
DATE: 1963
MEDIUM: Sculpture: crushed marble and white cement; Base: concrete.
CONTROL NUMBER: IAS AZ000124
Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link]
PHYSICAL LOCATION:
Catalina United Methodist Church:
2700 E. Speedway Blvd, Tucson, 85716
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