Flames of Knowledge - Bonners Ferry, Idaho
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N 48° 41.777 W 116° 18.638
11U E 550727 N 5393923
This is a great sculpture located at the corner of the library and near the Veterans Memorial Park.
Waymark Code: WMT69N
Location: Idaho, United States
Date Posted: 10/02/2016
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This is an interesting sculpture as it is both additive and subtractive. Primarily made of metal and stone it stands about 8 feet tall. There is a book attached about in the center with images of local trappers and farmers, Kootenai Indians dancing in celebration. On the left side in Bonners Ferry Est. 1864 with the names: Donner, Eddy and Walton. The flames are a bright red-orange. The table is attached to the base of the sculpture with artist names, other contributors who assisted with the installation and the generous donors. The inscription is transcribed as follow:
FLAMES OF KNOWLEDGE
Artists
A. Lee Harris-Holderman
Original Design/Stone Sculptures
Fred Nystrom - North Idaho Iron Works
Lora Merz - Beaded Idaho Blue Bird
Lora Merz - Glass Eagle
Sculpture Placement
Doundary Tractor
Donations
Kootenai Tribe of Idaho, Idaho Granite, Neumeyer Mill,
Don & Dollie Wall, Grove Studio, 3 Mile Gas & Café, Donner Awards, Kootenai River Brewing Co. Beck's Furniture, Far North Outfitters, Dawson Brod, Pace Kerby Insurance, Loren Summer Concrete,
B.F. Redi-Mix, Inc., Moore Chiropractic, Huckelberry Variety, Charlie Holderman, Dr. Dug Beezer, Iron Mikes, Dakota Hinrichs,
Riverside Auto, Under the Sun, Miles Cousi,
Sequels/The Man Store, Anonymous Donors
