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 In Gear - Hopewell, VA Posted by:  archway
N 37° 18.244 W 077° 17.231
18S E 297294 N 4131057
Abstract sculpture located in downtown Hopewell.
Waymark Code: WM82NP
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 01/16/2010
Views: 4
This sculpture is located in Ashford Civic Plaza, which is across the street from the Municipal Building. The inscription on the plaque reads as follows:
In Gear
April 26, 1991
Matthew D. Fine
Sponsored by:
City of Hopewell
Allied-Signal
Aqualon
Firestone Fibers
Goldschmidt Chemical
James River Cogeneration
Stone Container
Virginia-American Water
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Unveiled on April 26, 1991, “In Gear”, symbolizes the unity between the city and it’s industry. Virginia Beach, Virginia sculptor Matthew Fine describes it as: “a muscular tribute to the city’s blue-collar history as well as to the rivers which gave birth to the industry here.” Primarily funded by the Hopewell Manufacturers Association, the white Georgia marble artwork represents the industrial community’s commitment to improve the natural environment and quality of life for Hopewell’s citizens.
Source: Murals, Monuments and Statues of Hopewell, Virginia
TITLE: In Gear
ARTIST(S): Matthew D. Fine
DATE: April 26, 1991
MEDIUM: Sculpture: white Georgia marble; Base: granite, brick.
CONTROL NUMBER: IAS VA000488
Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link]
PHYSICAL LOCATION:
Ashford Civic Plaza
300 N. Main Street
Hopewell, VA 23860
DIFFERENCES NOTED BETWEEN THE INVENTORY LISTING AND YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH:
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