Irish Cross (Salt Lake City)

Irish Cross
The sculpture in 2021
Year	1989 (1989)
Medium	Steel sculpture
Dimensions	370 cm× 150 cm× 20 cm(144 in× 60 in× 8 in)
Location	Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Coordinates	40°44′49.1″N111°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

• Utah portal
• Visual arts portal

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. "(Irish Cross), (sculpture)". Smithsonian Institution. Archived from the original on April 28, 2021. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
4. "International Peace Gardens". www.slc.gov. Salt Lake City Public Lands Department. Archived from the original on September 15, 2024. Retrieved October 22, 2024.