High Scaler, Hoover Dam--Nevada, USA - Figurative Public Sculpture on Waymarking.com

The High Scaler was a dangerous job for men who helped build Hoover Dam. They would attach themselves to ropes and cables and lower themselves down to do different types of construction work on the dam. This sculpture is a memorial to all the high scalers who lived, worked, and even died completing the dam. This "larger-than-life" statue is now standing in front of the High Scaler Cafe.
213 men gave their lives in the bulding and completeion of this manmade marvel.

"During the construction of Hoover Dam there were few jobs that equaled the high visibility of the high scaler. A man hanging hundreds of feet in the air on the side of a deep canyon, knocking away loose rock and setting dynamite charges with a jackhammer sparked romantic images of courage and daring.
In 1998, local sculptor, Steven Liguori, and Hoover Dam Spillway House concessionaire, Bert Hansen, discussed the construction of a High Scaler monument dedicated to the builders of Hoover Dam. The undertaking of such a project seemed impossible. However, the vendors who participate in the Nevada State Business Enterprise Program (BEP) felt their sponsorship of this project would be a great opportunity to pay tribute to those men, and at the same time, express their gratitude for the years of involvement at Hoover Dam through concessions.

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Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: The High scaler Figure Type: Human Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Steven liquori Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1998 Materials used: bronze Location: the High Scaler is located beside the High Scaler Cafe at the Hoover Dam concessions area on the Nevada side.

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