OOS Sculpture

Kirtland Veterans Memorial

2001 / Michael Tradowsky / Kirtland

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A park, approx. 1/2 acre, brick walkways and granite benches with commemorative plaques, flags, lawns,flowerbeds and shrubs. In the center a concrete arch topped by flying eagle out of bronze. Over life-size 8' wing span. The arch symbolizes the door of death, which we may walk through to visit our fallen veterans. In memory, the eagle the courage and strength of the veterans, lives on to inspire us.

Location: Between the library and city hall, off of Route 306

County

: Lake

Citation

: Michael Tradowsky, “Kirtland Veterans Memorial,” Ohio Outdoor Sculpture , accessed January 29, 2023, https://oos.sculpturecenter.org/items/show/1095.

Title

Kirtland Veterans Memorial

Description

A park, approx. 1/2 acre, brick walkways and granite benches with commemorative plaques, flags, lawns,flowerbeds and shrubs. In the center a concrete arch topped by flying eagle out of bronze. Over life-size 8' wing span. The arch symbolizes the door of death, which we may walk through to visit our fallen veterans. In memory, the eagle the courage and strength of the veterans, lives on to inspire us.

Date

2001

Location City

Kirtland

Location County

Lake

Provider Qualifier

Commissioned by

Provider Entity

Kirtland Veterans

Location Street

off of Route 306

Location Type

Park

Media Sculpture Height

14'

Media Sculpture Width

8'

Media Sculpture Depth

2'

Installation Date

06/01/2001

Creation Date

01/01/2001