Unity of Man Fountain
1967 / George Tsutakawa, David Niland , et al. / Troy
Fountain of five stacked spheres with eye-like facets on each side; water comes from each side. Unity of Man is one of the largest welded bronze fountains in the United States at 19 feet tall. In 1966, University of Washington art professor Tsutakawa proposed a fountain design to the Hobart Technical Center, which was seeking a welded metal artwork to commemorate their new building. Upon their acceptance, David Niland designed the raised concrete architectural setting and the reflecting pool that would hold the main sculpture. Jack Uchida did the engineering work.
It's located in front of the Hobart Institute of Welding Technology.
Location: Hobart Institute of Welding Technology, 400 Trade Square East
Title
Unity of Man Fountain
Description
Fountain of five stacked spheres with eye-like facets on each side; water comes from each side. Unity of Man is one of the largest welded bronze fountains in the United States at 19 feet tall. In 1966, University of Washington art professor Tsutakawa proposed a fountain design to the Hobart Technical Center, which was seeking a welded metal artwork to commemorate their new building. Upon their acceptance, David Niland designed the raised concrete architectural setting and the reflecting pool that would hold the main sculpture. Jack Uchida did the engineering work.
It's located in front of the Hobart Institute of Welding Technology.
It's located in front of the Hobart Institute of Welding Technology.
Date
1967
Source
The Troy Historical Society's "Discover Troy Ohio" 2012 magazine
https://thetroyhistoricalsociety.org/DTO_FINAL_4-12.pdf
https://thetroyhistoricalsociety.org/DTO_FINAL_4-12.pdf
Identifier
601
Location City
Location County
Location Site
Location Street
400 Trade Square East
Artist Notes
(1910-1997)
Media Sculpture Height
19 ft
Installation Date
06/20/1967
Creation Date
1967
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