Sailplane Sculpture - Elmira, NY
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N 42° 05.267 W 076° 48.205
18T E 350848 N 4661096
"Abstract stainless steel sculpture of two gliders at the end of two curved beams. The gliders and beams rotate at 6 mph, powered by a small engine. The sculpture stands on a polished granite base which rests on a concrete slab."
Waymark Code: WMR23B
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 04/30/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Max and 99
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IAS NY000901 on the Smithsonian Art Inventory
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Title of Piece: Sailplane Sculpture

Artist: Schweizer, Ernest

Material/Media: Sculpture: stainless steel, engine; Base: granite

Date of Creation or Placement: July 4, 1980

Location (specific park, transit center, library, etc.): Mark Twain Riverfront Park Elmira New York

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