Irish Cross (Salt Lake City)

Coordinates: 40°44′49.1″N 111°55′14.6″W / 40.746972°N 111.920722°W / 40.746972; -111.920722
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Irish Cross
The sculpture in 2021
Map
MediumSteel sculpture
LocationSalt Lake City, Utah, United States
Coordinates40°44′49.1″N 111°55′14.6″W / 40.746972°N 111.920722°W / 40.746972; -111.920722

Irish Cross is a sculpture by an unknown artist, installed in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States.

Description and history[edit]

The steel[1] sculpture of a Celtic cross represents Ireland in Jordan Park's International Peace Gardens.[2] It measures approximately 12 ft. x 5 ft. x 8 in., and rests on a concrete base which is approximately 10 in. tall and has a 24-inch diameter. The artwork was surveyed by the Smithsonian Institution's "Save Outdoor Sculpture!" program in 1994.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "National Register of Historic Places nomination for the International Peace Gardens" (PDF). March 26, 2014. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 7, 2021. Retrieved May 7, 2021 – via slcdocs.com.
  2. ^ "Irish Cross". Utah Cultural Alliance. Archived from the original on May 7, 2021. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
  3. ^ "(Irish Cross), (sculpture)". Smithsonian Institution. Archived from the original on April 28, 2021. Retrieved May 7, 2021.