Catalyst

Catalyst

by | Apr 30, 2014 | Indiana Glass Trail, Public Art

Catalyst

 

Catalyst was commissioned for Minnetrista by Virginia B. Ball to honor her husband, Edmund F. Ball. The design represents partnership, giving and stewardship which were important ideals of Mr. Ball. It was also intended to represent a century of giving by the Ball family, their stewardship of the land, and Minnetrista as a catalyst in the community. The sculpture was dedicated in June 2004. The artist is Beverly Stucker Precious of Indianapolis.

The completed sculpture is comprised of 32,000 pounds of limestone, 17,000 pounds of stainless steel and 2,000 pounds of dichroic and plate glass. Forty-four hundred hours went into the fabrication of steel for Catalyst, which is 26 feet in diameter. It is located at the main entrance to Minnetrista.

https://www.minnetrista.net/blog/blog/2017/05/25/local-history/catalyst

Charles F Willard statue

Charles F Willard statue

by | Feb 2, 2021 | Public Art

This is a memorial sculpture to Charles F Willard was installed in 1871.  It was originally located in a third story alcove of the Willard building.  The statue disappeared in the late 1960’s when the building was torn down and later turned up in Tennessee. in 2018, it was returned to Muncie. It is now located outside of the Delaware Co Historical Society, 120 E Washington St.

Colonnade Columns

Colonnade Columns

by | Apr 30, 2014 | Public Art

Colonnade Columns

 

The Colonnade Columns are the focal point of the Colonnade Garden at Oakhurst. The Colonnade Garden was constructed in 1993 and 1994. These columns originally graced the porte-cochere (to the right of the front portico) and the small porch to the left of the front portico of the Frank C. Ball home, Minnetrista. The house was destroyed by fire in 1967.

Colonnade Gates

Colonnade Gates

by | Apr 30, 2014 | Public Art

Colonnade Gates

 

The wrought iron Colonnade Gates were commissioned by William and Agnes Ball for their Westwood home. The Colonnade Gates are located near the end of the Colonnade Garden at Oakhurst. The Colonnade Garden was constructed in 1993 and 1994. The gates were designed and fabricated by Polish-born iron master Samuel Yellin.

Courthouse Architecture

Courthouse Architecture

by | Apr 30, 2014 | Public Art

Courthouse Architecture

 

The three statues are from the Courthouse which stood at 100 W. Main St. which was built in 1885 and razed in 1966. The Indian or Indian and His Dog and the two women Agriculture and Industry were carved on the Courthouse Square under a tent while the courthouse was being built. The three statues were kept safe by the Delaware County Historical Society at the farm of Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Stradling when the courthouse was razed in 1966. The three statues were later moved to the corner of Main and Walnut downtown.