Henry R. Holbrook Memorial - Holbrook, Arizona
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Bronze bas-relief of Henry Holbrook, who the city of Holbrook, Arizona is named after
Waymark Code: WM958H
Location: Arizona, United States
Date Posted: 06/30/2010
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This bas-relief plaque and monument is to honor Henry R. Holbrook, who the city of Holbrook, Arizona is named after. He was also a chief engineer of one of the railroad divisions. The monument is located on the northeast corner of the City municipal offices, right next to the public parking lot. The bas relief artwork is on top of a large stone foundation.
From the Smithsonian Art database:
Description:
A bronze bas-relief plaque, depicting bust of Henry R. Holbrook with a scene in the background of the local countryside and railroad. Plaque is inscribed and set in sandstone and concrete slab.
Inscription:
A bronze bas-relief plaque, depicting bust of Henry R. Holbrook with a scene in the background of the local countryside and railroad. Plaque is inscribed and set in sandstone and concrete slab.
Remarks:
Henry R. Holbrook (1838-1907) was chief engineer of the western division of the Atlantic and Pacific railroad.
TITLE: Henry R. Holbrook Memorial
ARTIST(S): Fairbanks, Ortho, sculptor.
DATE: 1981
MEDIUM: Plaque: bronze; Base: concrete and sandstone.
CONTROL NUMBER: IAS AZ000326
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PHYSICAL LOCATION:
Holbrook City Offices: 465 1st Ave.; Holbrook, Arizona
DIFFERENCES NOTED BETWEEN THE INVENTORY LISTING AND YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH:
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