Matthews, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member sherpes
N 40° 24.672 W 080° 00.726
17T E 583819 N 4473866
Outside a bronze casting plant
Waymark Code: WM4G7W
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 08/20/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member mr.volkswagen
Views: 40

As part of a joint event by the city of Pittsburgh with the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, "Dinomite Days" celebrated 100 dinosaur statues made of fiberglass and located in different locations in the city. Eventually, they were sold at auction, with proceeds going to predesignated charities.

Located outside the front door of Matthews International Corporation, a bronze casting company (http://www.matw.com/)


Sponsored by: Matthews International Corporation
Charity: Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Auction Lot: Purchased by sponsor—not available for auction
Artists: Product Design and Development Group, Bronze Division, Matthews International Corporation

About the Design
The color scheme of this Torosaurus reflects the spectrum of the bronze casting process. The yellow-white back has the appearance of molten metal. The colors then change, ranging from the red-orange of the solidifying stage to the light brown of the cooling stage. Ultimately, the base of the final product ranges from the greenish color of various patinas to a highly polished, mirror-like finish. Two bronze plates on the shins and plaques at the feet complete the image.

About the Sponsor
Established in 1850, Matthews International Corporation is the oldest continuously operating company in Pittsburgh. Matthews is an innovator in the design and manufacture of products that identify people, places, products and events. Through the company’s five divisions, Matthews enjoys worldwide leadership in the memorialization, architectural identification, graphics imaging, and marking products industries.



Location:
West Liberty Ave
Pittsburgh, PA USA
15201


Web Address or URL: [Web Link]

Type of Dinosaur: Torosaurus

Visit Instructions:
Have someone take your picture with your GPS in front of the Dinosaur.

If your by yourself try to get yourself if you can. If not take a picture of your GPS and the Dinosaur.
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