The Locomotive Monument (sometimes referred to as Locomotive)[1] is an abstract 1988 sculpture of a locomotive by Doug Granum, installed in Tacoma, Washington, in the United States.
| Locomotive Monument | |
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| Artist | Doug Granum |
| Year | 1988 |
| Medium | Ceramic and steel sculpture |
| Subject | Locomotive |
| Location | Tacoma, Washington, U.S. |
| 47°15′2.8″N 122°26′10.6″W / 47.250778°N 122.436278°W | |
Description
editThe Locomotive Monument is an abstract ceramic and steel artwork depicting a locomotive, installed in Tacoma, Washington. It measures approximately 15 feet x 32 feet x 24 inches, and rests on a base that measures approximately 54 inches x 33 feet x 5 feet.[1]
A nearby plaque reads: "To the creative spirit, / in honor of the City of Tacoma's heritage, / celebrating the City of Tacoma's future. / LOCOMOTIVE MONUMENT / by / Douglas Charles Granum / donated to the City of Tacoma / AUGUST 17, 1988 / by / Ben B Cheney Foundation / Burlington Northern Foundation / Puget Sound Bank / Haub Brother's Enterprise Trust / The Wagner Fund / The Gottfried and Mary Fuchs Foundation / Frank Russell Company / First Instate Bank / Dr. and Mrs. George C. Brain, The Greater Tacoma Community Foundation Friends of the Arts".[1]
History
editThe artwork was surveyed by the Smithsonian Institution's "Save Outdoor Sculpture!" program in 1995.[1] It had an appraised value of $250,000 in 2007.[2] In 2008, the sculpture was cleaned and re-caulked at the seams.[3]
See also
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References
edit- ^ a b c d "Locomotive, (sculpture)". Save Outdoor Sculpture!. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
- ^ "2007 Year in Review" (PDF). Tacoma Arts Commission. Archived (PDF) from the original on November 20, 2021. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
- ^ "2008 Year in Review" (PDF). Tacoma Arts Commission. Archived (PDF) from the original on November 20, 2021. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
External links
edit- Locomotive Monument - Tacoma, Washington at Waymarking