Irish Cross (Salt Lake City)

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Irish Cross
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Irish Cross (Salt Lake City)
MediumSteel sculpture
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 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 and history

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. The artwork was surveyed by the Smithsonian Institution's "Save Outdoor Sculpture!" program in 1994. [3]

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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. "(Irish Cross), (sculpture)". Smithsonian Institution. Archived from the original on April 28, 2021. Retrieved May 7, 2021.