Tribute to Winchester Educational System - Winsted in Winchester, CT
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A dead tree in the north end East End Park at Main St., US Route 44, and Park Place has been transformed into a tribute to the town educational system by Jared Welcome.
Waymark Code: WMW8XG
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 07/26/2017
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Jared Welcome who does business under the name JareBear Carvings was commissioned by the town Public Works Department in September 2016 to transform a dead tree on the north side of East End Park. He created a tribute to the town educational system.
The wood carving symbolizes the process of moving through the educational system in town. The bottom of the sculpture begins with alphabet building blocks. Next, is a tribute to the Winchester schools and culminating with Northwest Connecticut Community College and a graduation cap at the top of the sculpture.
Type of wood carving: Chainsaw carving
Artist's Name: Jared Welcome
Approximate size/height: 7'
Type of wood: maple
Other type: Not listed
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