Irish Cross (Salt Lake City)

Irish Cross
The sculpture in 2021
Map
Year1989 (1989)
MediumSteel sculpture
Dimensions370 cm × 150 cm × 20 cm (144 in × 60 in × 8 in)
LocationSalt Lake City, Utah, United States
Coordinates40°44′49.1″N 111°55′14.6″W / 40.746972°N 111.920722°W / 40.746972; -111.920722

Irish Cross is a sculpture by an unknown artist, installed in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States.

Description

The steel[1] sculpture of a Celtic cross represents Ireland in Jordan Park's International Peace Gardens.[2] It measures approximately 12 ft. x 5 ft. x 8 in., and rests on a concrete base which is approximately 10 in. tall and has a 24-inch diameter.[3]

History

The sculpture was dedicated on September 30, 1989, and is meant to symbolize eternity, everlasting power, and glory.[4] It is modeled after ancient crosses in Ireland, which stood to honor individuals of historical importance.[4] The artwork was surveyed by the Smithsonian Institution's "Save Outdoor Sculpture!" program in 1994.[3]

References

  1. ^ "National Register of Historic Places nomination for the International Peace Gardens" (PDF). March 26, 2014. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 7, 2021. Retrieved May 7, 2021 – via slcdocs.com.
  2. ^ "Irish Cross". Utah Cultural Alliance. Archived from the original on May 7, 2021. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
  3. ^ a b "(Irish Cross), (sculpture)". Smithsonian Institution. Archived from the original on April 28, 2021. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
  4. ^ a b "International Peace Gardens". www.slc.gov. Salt Lake City Public Lands Department. Archived from the original on 2024-09-15. Retrieved 22 Oct 2024.
Stub icon

This article about a sculpture in the United States is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

Stub icon

This Utah-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.