Silver Quill and Cube in Dover Delaware
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N 39° 09.435 W 075° 31.440
18S E 454726 N 4334357
Dover Delaware sculpture signifying the signing of the Constitution.
Waymark Code: WM3JB4
Location: Delaware, United States
Date Posted: 04/11/2008
Views: 21
This sculpture is stainless steel and bronze set in a stone base. It commemorates the signing of the United States Constitution. The cube has inscribed portions of the Constitution etched into a stainless steel surface. The quill is bronze. The base is sandstone. Arranged around are sandstone rocks and it is landscaped with a variety of plantings. It is elevated about 3 feet and filled with soil. The wall is capped with marble blocks for each of the original 13 states and the date of ratification carved in the block of each state's block. On a nearby wall is a plaque with the other states' names and dates of entry into the Union along with the signatories of the Constitution. The surface of the walking area is paving brick. As one enters the park, one sees a plaque with the title of the piece.
Title: Symbolizes Delaware as the First State to sign the Constitution
Artist: Rick Rothrock
Placement Date: 9/17/88
Website: [Web Link]
Type of Object: Quill and Cube
Location: State and North Streets, Dover, DE
Material: stainless steel and bronze set in a stone base
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