| GOLD | Chauncey Village District |
| BLUE | Wabash Riverfront District |
| GREEN | Arts & Market District |
| Anatomy Vessel (Sapling) Located at 3rd and Main Street. |
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Dedicated in November of 2008, this cast and fabricated bronze tree reaches twelve feet high. Artist Eric Nordgulen, of Indianapolis, Indiana, stated that the environmental statue represents and encourages a more sympathetic relationship for the future between industry, technology and the natural world. |
| Envisioning Tomorrow Located on the southwest corner of 4th Street and Columbia Streets (infront of the Chamber). |
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Dedicated in May, 2008. The artist, Dave Caudill, explains that the sculpture represents different parts of the community coming together for progress. He also mentioned that the 19-foot stainless steel sculpture offers us a "child-like" view as we gaze up into the world above. |
| Family Farm Sculpture Located at the Southwest corner of 5th Street and Main Street. |
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Dedicated in October 1992, the Farm Family sculpture is constructed of various tools and items that you would find on the family farm. Created by Linda Vanderkolk and Roy Patrick. The family oversees the Farmers Market that takes place nearby. Be sure to visit the Farmers Market mural at the northeast corner of 5th and Columbia Streets. |
| Fish Tail Dance Located at the trailside park area along the Wabash Heritage Trail at North River Road. |
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This sculpture by Indiana artist John Mishler compliments the Wabash Heritage Trail. The sculpture is 15 feet tall, weighs 800 pounds is made out of stainless steel. The surfaces have been painted to relate to the nature that is surrounds it. The kinetic movement of the top two part reminds one of dancing, thus the title, “Fishtail Dance”. |
| Marquis de Lafayette Fountain Located on the northeast corner of the Tippecanoe County Courthouse square. |
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In 1887, a statue of the Marquis de Lafayette atop a fountain was added to the courthouse square. The sculptor was Lorado Taft. Today, this space has become a place to relax and enjoy the scenic views and sounds of Downtown. |
| Millennium Sundial Located in the middle of the John T. Myers Pedestrian Bridge over the Wabash River. |
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Installed to commemorate the Millennium as part of the Millennium Celebration. The sundial is approximately eight feet tall and is mounted on a four-foot square base of limestone weighing approximately 2,500 pounds. |
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Located on the south side of Riehle Plaza, near the steps and elevator to the bridge. |
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Donated to the city of Lafayette by artist, Saundra Whiddon, the sculpture features a baby swaddled in an American flag and lifted to heaven by its parents outstretched arms. A combat helmet rests next to one of the arms as a reminder of their ultimate offering. A granite base under the sculpture lists the names of area soldiers who died in combat. |
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| Sea Gulls Sculpture Located at Wabash Landing, between Borders Bookstore and Scotty’s Brewhouse. |
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Created by Michigan artist, Cynthia McKean. The artwork, made of structural steel, features three spiraling, lighted columns of birds in flight. |
| Sonya L. Margerum Fountain Located at Tapawingo Park Plaza at entrance to pedestrian bridge from the West Lafayette side. |
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Dedicated in September 2006, the fountain is a tribute to the Sonya Margerum’s two-dozen years of service as mayor of West Lafayette. Beautifully lite at night. The fountain resembles the shape of the Tippecanoe County Courthouse that can be seen in the skyline viewing east from the fountain. |
| Transcend Located at 3rd and Columbia Street. |
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Dediated in November of 2008, Transcend is carved from Indiana limestone and measures 6 feet tall and weighs around 1,500 lbs. Don Lawler, of Stephensport, Kentucky, created the statue to represent the community who wish to excel in their personal, business and spiritual affairs. |
| Wabash Waves Sculpture Located on N. 9th Street, at the Art Museum. |
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This jagged, glistening sculpture of stainless steel was chosen by Dave Caudill to portray the Wabash River as it connects Lafayette and West Lafayette. Caudill, of Louisville, Kentucky, designed the piece to attract passersby to the Art Museum by reflecting the sunlight during the day and the streetlights and other nearby lights at night. |
| World Split Asunder Sculpture Located on the south side of Riehle Plaza, near the steps and elevator to the bridge, Lafayette |
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Indiana artist, Mark Parmenter, designed the sculpture that was dedicated on September 11, 2003 as a memorial to those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. This 12 foot tall sculpture contains four elements: representations of the World Trade Center Towers, the Pentagon, the Pennsylvania crash site and the earth. The top sections--the towers and the Pentagon--are made of welded aluminum; the bottom, from limestone. |
| The artist carved the earth in a limestone globe and split it into two sections. The limestone was sealed with a clear urethane finish. The sculpture was made possible by contributions from the public and private sectors. | |