Homem de Aço - Itaipu Dam, Foz do Iguaçu, PR
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member The Snowdog
S 25° 24.832 W 054° 35.203
21J E 742746 N 7187028
The Homem de Aço (Man of Steel) was created from scrap metal during the construction of the Itaipu Dam - in Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná, Brazil.
Waymark Code: WM16VMV
Location: Paraná, Brazil
Date Posted: 10/11/2022
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
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The Homem de Aço (Man of Steel) was created from scrap metal during the construction of the Itaipu Dam. According to this article during the construction of the dam members of the construction crew gathered scraps and worked with them until they were able to construct a figure that resembled a person. The final product weighs over two tons. the Man of Steel now resides in a place of honor in the courtyard of the Visitors Center.
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Homem de Aço

Figure Type: Human

Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Multiple

Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1984

Materials used: Scrap Metal

Location: Itaipu Dam Visitors Center

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