OOS Sculpture

Medusa

1957 / William M. McVey / Cleveland

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A stylized Head of Medusa made for the Medusa Cement Corporation's Headquarters in Cleveland Heights. When the company closed, the Medusa was donated to the Botanical Gardens.

Location: 11030 East Boulevard | Previous Location: Medusa Cement Company, Cleveland Heights

County

: Cuyahoga

Citation

: William M. McVey, “Medusa,” Ohio Outdoor Sculpture , accessed January 27, 2023, http://oos.sculpturecenter.org/items/show/133.

Title

Medusa

Description

A stylized Head of Medusa made for the Medusa Cement Corporation's Headquarters in Cleveland Heights. When the company closed, the Medusa was donated to the Botanical Gardens.

Date

1957

Location City

Cleveland

Location County

Cuyahoga

Location Previous

Medusa Cement Company, Cleveland Heights

Location Notes

After Medusa Cement Company's closing, donated to the CBG and placed in their garden 11/01.

Location Street

11030 East Boulevard

Location Type

Garden

Media Sculpture Height

6 ft

Media Sculpture Width

6 ft

Media Sculpture Depth

1 ft 6 in

Creation Date

01/01/1957