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Lawrence Kestenbaum <[log in to unmask]>
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BP - Dwell time 5 minutes.
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Tue, 30 Mar 1999 15:00:17 -0500
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On Thu, 4 Feb 1999, Christopher Tavener wrote:

> Statue of James Buchanan
> The park's walls, steps, balustrades and fountains were supposed to be made
> from cut stone, but budget limitations meant settling for a cheaper
> material: concrete. Architectural sculptor John J. Earley improved the
> concrete's appearance by devising a technique to expose the pebbles that
> were already part of the mix. These colorful pebbles from the Potomac River,
> still intact more than half a century later, reflect the light on sunny
> days. And don't overlook the odd trio memorialized by the statuary in this
> eclectic park: former president James Buchanan, Joan of Arc (on horseback)
> and Dante.

Where did you say this was located?

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Lawrence Kestenbaum, [log in to unmask]
The Political Graveyard, http://politicalgraveyard.com

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