Stacked Brands - Fort Myers, FL - Abstract Public Sculptures on Waymarking.com

Stacked Brands is a abstract sculpture placed outside the Fort Myers Regional Library in Fort Myers, Florida. Created by Peter Mitten, the piece was installed on November 16, 2013 along with 4 bronze relief panels placed elsewhere in the city, making up the Marks & Brands project.

The project was designed to bring attention to Fort Myers historical relationship with cattle farming.

PLAQUE TEXT:
"PETER MITTEN(c)

MARKS & BRANDS, 2013

Stacked Brands, Ferrous metal
93x46x36 inches

Stacked Brands commemorates Southwest Florida's
historic cattle industry and the trail that once ran through
downtown Fort Myers, inspired by cattle brands from
pioneer ranching families Flint, Fowles, Hendry, Lykes,
Rutledge, Smith, Thomas and Walker.

Marks & Brands includes four, 12x24 inch hand cast bronze
panels of cattle hoof marks installed along First Street sidewalks.

City of Fort Myers Public Art Collection, on loan
to Lee County Fort Myers Regional Library."

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Title: Stacked Brands Artist: Peter Mitten Media (materials) used: Ferrous metal Location (specific park, transit center, library, etc.): Fort Myers Regional Library Date of creation or placement: November 16, 2013

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