Capitol Beaver Family

Capitol Beaver Family is a 1985 bronze sculpture depicting three beavers by artist Kenneth M. Scott, installed outside the Oregon State Capitol, in Salem, Oregon, United States. It was donated by the Willamette Christmas Association.[1]

Capitol Beaver Family
The sculptural group in 2004
ArtistKenneth M. Scott
Year1985 (1985)
MediumBronze sculpture
SubjectBeavers
LocationSalem, Oregon, United States
Coordinates44.939293°N 123.031886°W / 44.939293; -123.031886

Description
Plaque for the sculpture

The sculpture measures approximately 3 ft, 2 in. x 58 in. x 48 in., and rests on a concrete base that measures 23 x 70 x 58 in.[2] An inscription on a plaque installed on the south side of the base reads:[2]

CAPITOL BEAVER FAMILY
SCULPTOR: KENNETH M. SCOTT
PRESENTED TO: CITIZENS OF THE STATE OF OREGON
BY THE WILLAMETTE CHRISTMAS ASSOCIATION
BEGONIA SOCIETY
CAPITOL ARRANGERS GUILD
FIRECREST GARDEN CLUB
GROW AND SHOW GARDEN CLUB
LITTLE GARDEN CLUB OF SALEM HEIGHTS
SALEM MEN'S GARDEN CLUB
ROSE SOCIETY
WILARK PARK GARDEN CLUB
JUNE 1985

History

The sculpture's condition was deemed "treatment needed" by Smithsonian Institution's "Save Outdoor Sculpture!" program in September 1992.[2]

See also

References
  1. "Friendly Critters Found Around Salem". Salem Weekly News. Retrieved September 6, 2017.
  2. "Capitol Beaver Family, (sculpture)". Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved September 5, 2017.


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