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 The Eternal Flame - Honolulu, Oahu, HI Posted by:  denben
N 21° 18.499 W 157° 51.362
4Q E 618651 N 2356701
The Eternal Flame is an abstract sculpture erected just across the street from the Hawaii State Capitol Building in Honolulu. It honors those who have served in the armed forces of the United States.
Waymark Code: WMRCY5
Location: Hawaii, United States
Date Posted: 06/10/2016
Views: 3
Dimensions:
Sculpture: approx. 112 x 70 x 22 in.; Base: approx. 17 in. x 40 ft. x 25 ft.
Inscription:
(Front of raised platform:) THIS MEMORIAL IS DEDICATED TO THE MEN AND WOMEN/OF THE STATE OF HAWAII/WHO HAVE SERVED IN THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES
Description:
Abstract, vertical free-standing work, with bronze and copper curvilinear planes, topped with a gas-fed burning flame. Primary colors are dark gray with red/greenish tones; texture is smooth. Sits atop a circular concrete base embedded and divided into pie-shaped parts, with steps and ramps.
TITLE: The Eternal Flame
ARTIST(S): Akaji, Bumpei, sculptor - Haines, Frank, landscape architect - Haines, Jones, Farrell, White and Gima, landscape architect - S and M Sakamto, Inc., contractor
DATE: 1974. Dedicated Oct. 28, 1974
MEDIUM: Sculpture: bronze and copper sheets over welded rod armature; Base: concrete
CONTROL NUMBER: IAS 87600012
Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link]
PHYSICAL LOCATION:
Hawaii State Capitol Mall, Honolulu, Hawaii
DIFFERENCES NOTED BETWEEN THE INVENTORY LISTING AND YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH:
In good condition
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