The Record
1997 / Michael Frasca / Centerville
"The Record," created and installed by artist Michael Frasca, was selected through a competition to select a public artwork to commemorate Centerville and Washington Township's Bicentennial in 1996. The piece consists of twelve one-ton terracotta books, stacked one on top of the other. The top book is slightly turned from the rest of the stack. The books are an obvious representation of the library, but they also symbolize the knowledge of the early pioneers who settled the area. The piece is sited in a circular landscaped area set in brick.
Location: Washington-Centerville Public Library, 111 W Spring Valley Rd
Title
The Record
Description
"The Record," created and installed by artist Michael Frasca, was selected through a competition to select a public artwork to commemorate Centerville and Washington Township's Bicentennial in 1996. The piece consists of twelve one-ton terracotta books, stacked one on top of the other. The top book is slightly turned from the rest of the stack. The books are an obvious representation of the library, but they also symbolize the knowledge of the early pioneers who settled the area. The piece is sited in a circular landscaped area set in brick.
Creator
Date
1997
Subject
Publisher
Ohio Outdoor Sculpture
Type
Identifier
934
Location City
Location County
Location Site
Location Street
111 W Spring Valley Rd
Location Type
Media Sculpture Height
22 feet
Media Sculpture Width
5 feet
Media Sculpture Depth
4 feet
Installation Date
1997
Creation Date
1997
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