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DESCRIPTION: 78-inch high by 32-inch wide by 18-inch deep cast bronze statue of Phineas Banning, mounted on an approx. 18-inch high square base containing three bronze bas relief scenes and dedication plaque
Adjacent to the Phineas Banning Memorial are the following public artworks:
Adjacent to the Phineas Banning Memorial are the following public artworks:
- untitled 10-foot high by 40-inch wide by 6-inch deep grooved stone water-feature/sculpture with cascading water
- array of four 13-foot high light standards topped with decorative etched art glass depicting aquatic life
LOCATION: Wilmington Waterfront Promenade, 100 E. Water Street, Wilmington, Los Angeles, California, USA
TEXT FROM THE DEDICATION PLAQUE:
Phineas Banning
August 18, 1830 - March 3, 1885
Founder of Wilmington and the Los Angeles Harbor
This sculpture is dedicated to the community of Wilmington
and the Banning's Landing Community Center on October 28, 2004.
This project was sponsored by the generous support of
Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Los Angeles Councilwoman Janice Hahn, 15th District The Port of Los Angeles
Friends of Banning's Landing Hugo Neu-Proler Company The Union Ice Company
Friends of Banning Museum Juanita Foods
Eugene Daub, Sculptor
This project is in satisfaction as part of an arts development fee obligation.
NEARBY PUBLIC ART: the following public artworks appear to be untitled:
a 10-foot high by 40-inch wide by 6-inch deep horizontal-grooved stone sculpture with cascading water
an array of four 13-foot high light standards topped with decorative etched art glass depicting aquatic life.
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