
Federal Services - Denver, CO
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Outspoken1
N 39° 44.978 W 104° 59.351
13S E 500926 N 4399969
Relief sculpture dedicated to the services provided by employees of the Federal Government
Waymark Code: WMA6RK
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 11/24/2010
Views: 5
This piece sits in front of the Byron Rogers Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse in Denver.
"A bronze bas-relief art column entitled Federal Services by Edgar Britton is located within the landscaped plaza. The column resembles a totem pole and contains carvings inspired by Native American art. The cylinder originally acted as a canopy support, but was moved when the entrance was reconfigured. In 2006, Jim Campbell created a dynamic light installation along the Champa Street elevation, with a companion piece in the main lobby." (from (
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Edgar Britton was Colorado's most significant and successful sculptor of the 1950s, '60s and '70s. An excellent article about the artist may be found at (
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I find this piece does help people to realize all of the services provided by Federal employees to help keep our nation safe and strong.