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"Marker Of Origin" 2005, Eugene, Oregon, by Betsy Wolfston and David Thompson
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Center Of Roundabout
The sculpture occupied the center of a roundabout that separated long term from short term parking at the Amtrak Station.
"Marker Of Origin" 2005 • Betsy Wolfston, Ceramic Artist • David Thompson, Blacksmith Artist • A ceramic, cement, gold leaf and steel sculpture • Amtrak Station, Eugene, Oregon • (Date Photographed: 08:43:56 Friday 22 January 2016) • (Date Published: Sunday 28 February 2016) • © 2016 Bryan Costales #C16_0009 Add a comment or report a mistake
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The Plaque
A small plaque on the base of the sculpture identified it. Marker Of Origin
"Marker Of Origin" 2005 • Betsy Wolfston, Ceramic Artist • David Thompson, Blacksmith Artist • A ceramic, cement, gold leaf and steel sculpture • Amtrak Station, Eugene, Oregon • (Date Photographed: 08:43:19 Friday 22 January 2016) • (Date Published: Sunday 28 February 2016) • © 2016 Bryan Costales #C16_0006 Add a comment or report a mistake
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History And Distances
Around the base were historical moments in Eugene's history and distances to locations of interest. For example, "First Eugene Farmer's Market Begins 1915," and "Willamette River 8 blocks."
"Marker Of Origin" 2005 • Betsy Wolfston, Ceramic Artist • David Thompson, Blacksmith Artist • A ceramic, cement, gold leaf and steel sculpture • Amtrak Station, Eugene, Oregon • (Date Photographed: 08:44:25 Friday 22 January 2016) • (Date Published: Sunday 28 February 2016) • © 2016 Bryan Costales #C16_0011 Add a comment or report a mistake
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Reflectors
Above the base that (from this angle) read, "Hundreds protest tree cutting for Broadway Place," and "Tierra del Fuego 7552 miles," were amber and white reflectors. Those reflectors prevented cars from hitting the sculpture at night.
"Marker Of Origin" 2005 • Betsy Wolfston, Ceramic Artist • David Thompson, Blacksmith Artist • A ceramic, cement, gold leaf and steel sculpture • Amtrak Station, Eugene, Oregon • (Date Photographed: 08:44:45 Friday 22 January 2016) • (Date Published: Sunday 28 February 2016) • © 2016 Bryan Costales #C16_0012 Add a comment or report a mistake
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Tile-work Wrapped It
Tile-work wrapped the upper part of the sculpture. Here, that tile contained the words, "World but you Must."
"Marker Of Origin" 2005 • Betsy Wolfston, Ceramic Artist • David Thompson, Blacksmith Artist • A ceramic, cement, gold leaf and steel sculpture • Amtrak Station, Eugene, Oregon • (Date Photographed: 08:44:58 Friday 22 January 2016) • (Date Published: Sunday 28 February 2016) • © 2016 Bryan Costales #C16_0013 Add a comment or report a mistake
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Higher Tile
Higher tile work read, "The Trouble."
"Marker Of Origin" 2005 • Betsy Wolfston, Ceramic Artist • David Thompson, Blacksmith Artist • A ceramic, cement, gold leaf and steel sculpture • Amtrak Station, Eugene, Oregon • (Date Photographed: 08:45:01 Friday 22 January 2016) • (Date Published: Sunday 28 February 2016) • © 2016 Bryan Costales #C16_0014 Add a comment or report a mistake
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The Highest Tile
The highest wrap of tile work read, "John Prescott."
"Marker Of Origin" 2005 • Betsy Wolfston, Ceramic Artist • David Thompson, Blacksmith Artist • A ceramic, cement, gold leaf and steel sculpture • Amtrak Station, Eugene, Oregon • (Date Photographed: 08:45:03 Friday 22 January 2016) • (Date Published: Sunday 28 February 2016) • © 2016 Bryan Costales #C16_0015 Add a comment or report a mistake
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Places Never
On the other side of the sculpture the highest band of tile read, "Places Never."
"Marker Of Origin" 2005 • Betsy Wolfston, Ceramic Artist • David Thompson, Blacksmith Artist • A ceramic, cement, gold leaf and steel sculpture • Amtrak Station, Eugene, Oregon • (Date Photographed: 08:45:06 Friday 22 January 2016) • (Date Published: Sunday 28 February 2016) • © 2016 Bryan Costales #C16_0016 Add a comment or report a mistake
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The Very Top
The very top of the sculpture showed directions in delicate curves of metal by David Thompson, Blacksmith Artist.
"Marker Of Origin" 2005 • Betsy Wolfston, Ceramic Artist • David Thompson, Blacksmith Artist • A ceramic, cement, gold leaf and steel sculpture • Amtrak Station, Eugene, Oregon • (Date Photographed: 08:45:21 Friday 22 January 2016) • (Date Published: Sunday 28 February 2016) • © 2016 Bryan Costales #C15_0018 Add a comment or report a mistake
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