Tom McCall Memorial
Tom McCall Memorial is an outdoor bronze sculpture of former Oregon Governor Tom McCall by Rip Caswell, located in Salem, Oregon, in the United States.
| Tom McCall Memorial | |
|---|---|
_(marDA0013d).jpg.webp) The sculpture in 2010 | |
| Artist | Rip Caswell |
| Year | 2008 |
| Type | Sculpture |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Subject | Tom McCall |
| Dimensions | 6.1 m (20 ft) |
| Location | Salem, Oregon, United States |
| 44.94318°N 123.04271°W | |
Description and history
The 20-foot (6.1 m) tall portrait statue, which depicts McCall wading through the Umpqua River with a fly rod and a steelhead fish, was commissioned by the Tom McCall Memorial Committee. It was installed along the Willamette River in Riverfront Park, dedicated on September 26, 2008, at a ceremony attended by Governor Ted Kulongoski.[1][2]
See also
References
- "Tom McCall Memorial: Riverfront Park in Salem, Oregon". Rip Caswell. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved July 8, 2014.
- "Gov. Tom McCall sculpture unveiled". Statesman Journal. Salem, Oregon: Gannett Company. September 26, 2008. Retrieved July 8, 2014.
External links
- "Oregon Is An Inspiration" Unit One, Oregon Historical Society
- Statue of Tom McCall Dedicated in Salem Park by Kristian Foden-Vencil, Oregon Public Broadcasting (September 26, 2008)
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