Rag Town Goddess - Boulder City, NV
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N 35° 58.567 W 114° 50.370
11S E 694793 N 3983457
Impressive bronze sculpture of a woman hanging laundry - Frank Crowe Park in Boulder City.
Waymark Code: WMR3QJ
Location: Nevada, United States
Date Posted: 05/09/2016
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Lifesize bronze depicting a Boulder Dam worker's wife doing the laundry while he works on the dam.
The attending marker states:
"Those that came to Boulder City to work on the dam lived in harsh conditions. The oppressive heat of the summers and the unbearable cold of the winters took its toll on many. Even the most mundane chores were difficult in this inhospitable environment. Because Boulder City was not yet born as a town, there was no housing. Workers and their families lived in tents – an area later referred to as “Rag Town”.
In her handmade dress and her inexpensive flats, hair clinging to her forehead, this early pioneer hangs a man’s undershirt. The wistful resignation on her face reflects her lot in life. However, the strength of her character is also reflected, as she perseveres under such adverse conditions. Not only is she a shining example of the resiliency of the human spirit, she truly is a Rag Town Goddess."
The piece is by sculptor Sandra Messina. It was unveiled in 2013 as part of Boulder City's Artpark program.
It sits in Crowe Park (also known as Sundial Park) at the intersection of Nevada Way and Birch Street.
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Rag Town Goddess
Figure Type: Human
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Sandra Messina
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 2013
Materials used: Bronze
Location: Frank Crowe Park
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