Seaman's Memorial - Port Arthur, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member WalksfarTX
N 29° 52.476 W 093° 55.784
15R E 410214 N 3305253
Granite Sundial near the Lamar State College-Port Arthur campus.
Waymark Code: WMPV0G
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 10/21/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member adgorn
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From Smithsonian Website:

Sundial consisting of a large rounded granite disk which is tilted vertically and held in place by a long stainless steel stylus. The stylus rests on the ground and extends through the granite disk to the opposite side of the disk. The top face of the disk is marked off for measurements. The sundial rests on a low concrete base.

TITLE: Seaman's Memorial

ARTIST(S): Erikson

DATE: 09/12/1976

MEDIUM: Granite and Stainless Steel

CONTROL NUMBER: IAS TX001061

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

PHYSICAL LOCATION:
1000 4th Street Port Arthur, TX 77640


DIFFERENCES NOTED BETWEEN THE INVENTORY LISTING AND YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH:
None noted


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