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.

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From: Met History [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 1999 9:32 AM
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Subject: Clue in us newbies, re: Earley


What exactly is his claim to fame?  Concrete connoisseur?

Christopher Gray