Stadtsäule - Rheinfelden, BW, Germany
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This abstract sculpture is located at the old bridge from Rheinfelden, Germany to Rheinfelden, Switzerland.
Waymark Code: WMHK6Y
Location: Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Date Posted: 07/18/2013
Views: 3
The Stadtsäule (City Column) of Rheinfelden was created by the local artist Leonhard Eder. It is located at the old bridge to the Swiss city of Rheinfelden, next to the customs office. The material is a shellbearing limestone, called Muschelkalk.
The two oversized hands with water flowing out between the fingers are a sybol for the power of the river and the old hydroelectric power plant that was cause of the growth of the municipality to a city. The chemical formulas etched into the side commemorate the important local chemical industry, mainly aluminium, chlorine and explosives. The other side has the names of all former mayors of the city engraved.
Title: Stadtsäule
Artist: Leonhard Eder
Media (materials) used: Muschelkalk
Location (specific park, transit center, library, etc.): old bridge
Date of creation or placement: Not listed
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