Arthur Ashe Monument - Richmond Virginia
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flyingmoose
N 37° 33.906 W 077° 28.740
18S E 281053 N 4160452
Located at the intersection of Monument Avenue and Roseneath Road.
Waymark Code: WM178E7
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 01/01/2023
Views: 1
Statue description: Arthur Ashe is standing among children with a racket in one hand and a book in the other (depicting sports and education). The statue is on a 16 foot round pedestal with inscriptions on the front and back.
East Text:
Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.
Hebrews 12:1
West Text:
Arthur R. Ashe, JR.
1943-1993
World Champion, Author, Humanitarian, Founder of Virginia Heroes Incorporated, Native of Richmond, Virginia
This Monument was placed at Monument Avenue and Roseneath Road on July 10, 1996, to inspire children and people of all nationalities.
TITLE: Arthur Ashe Monument
ARTIST(S): Di Pasquale, Paul
DATE: 10 July 1996
MEDIUM: Bronze
CONTROL NUMBER: IAS 71500314
Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link]
PHYSICAL LOCATION:
Located at the intersection of Monument Avenue and Roseneath Road.
DIFFERENCES NOTED BETWEEN THE INVENTORY LISTING AND YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH:
Slight weathering on the stones
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