Columbus is Unexpected, Unforgettable Architecture and Art:
Dale Chihuly scuplted the glass chandelier above and the Persians below.
The arch was created in 1971 by English Sculptor Henry Moore and is 20 feet tall, 12 feet wide and weighs 5 1/2 tons.
St. Peter's Lutheran Church, designed by Gunnar Birkerts, was built in 1988. The structure lifts itself among the surrounding spires with its 186 foot copper-clad spire. The structure is reinforced concrete, clad in brick and copper.
The First Christian Church was designed by architect Eliel Saarinen. Completed in 1942, it was the first contemporary building in Columbus and one of churches of contemporary architecture in the United States. The geometric design is one of direct simplicity. A large stone cross accents the limestone facade. To the west stand the 166 foot high campanile, or free-standing bell tower.
Interesting building with primary color stacks.
Murals on the side of a building.
Created by artist Dessa Kirk. In Greek mythology, the winged Eros was the goddess of the dawn. Depicted as a supernaturally beautiful woman, her tears were considered to by the morning dew (See above and below).
Outside of the Cummins Corporate Center is this model of a Cummins diesel engine. Inside is the 'exploded' view of the engine.
Dolphin fountain.
'Crack the Whip' is a 4 foot sculpture by Jo Saylors of 4 kids playing a children's game.
Nine ton Daquqi takes its name from a Rumi poem. The piece is made of concrete and stainless steel, and the stainless steel has been ground with circular patterns by the artist.
Second street bridge.
Bartholomew County Courthouse and the Pillars (see below).
Twenty five limestone pillars, each 40 feet high is the Bartholomew County Veterans Memorial.In front is 'Summer Storm', a stainles steel piece sculpted by Michael Helbing, who is a Vietnam Veteran.
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