Amer-Equus - Rochester, New York, USA
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N 43° 09.830 W 077° 36.777
18T E 287584 N 4782323
Amer-Equus sits on the roof top of the Tel Tru manufacturing building in Rochester, NY.
Waymark Code: WM18A0V
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 06/25/2023
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This is one of over 150 decorated fiberglass horses placed around the city of Rochester New York during a fund-raising campaign. RocWiki
"Amer-Equus"
Jacquie Germanow
The preliminary concept paintings of Amer-Equus used the time honored colors and symbology of the American flag. Because so many Rochester businesses were started and expanded by a rich diversity of immigrant energy (Tel Tru manufacturing included), this theme seemed to be an appropriate tribute to the immigrant population and their enormous courage and vitality. The horse is also a magnificent visual image of this high energy and courage. The integrating symbol is the heart of the horse, which is on fire. Fire, of course, symbolizes the passion and courage of the immigrant and the horse. Fire also reflects temperature which is central to Tel Tru manufacturing's products: thermometers. The red stripe evolves into fire, and the flying embers evolve into the stars of the stars and stripes. I decided to merge these two images into one, hence, the name: Amer-Equus." Horses on Parade
Physical Address:
Saint Paul St
Rochester, NY United States
14605
Web site: [Web Link]
Horses Name: Amer-Equus
Background Story:
This horse is one of over 150 fiberglass horses that were placed around Rochester New York.
In 2001, Rochester followed in the hoofprints of other cities with our own animal masquerade: Horses On Parade, sponsored by High Falls Brewing Company (makers of 12 Horse Ale).
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