Story Monument facts for kids
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| Artist | William Galloway (sculptor) |
| Year | 1993 |
| Type | Limestone |
| Dimensions | 1,316.1 cm × 271.0 cm × 271.0 cm (518.16 in × 106.68 in × 106.68 in) |
| Location | Story, Indiana |
| 39°5′55.51″N 86°12′48.98″W / 39.0987528°N 86.2136056°W | |
| Owner | Story Inn |
The Story Monument is a special piece of art that you can see outdoors. It was created by an American artist named William Galloway. You can find it in Story, Indiana, at the corner of State Road 135 South and Elkinsville Road.
This monument was first looked at by the Smithsonian in 1993 as part of their "Save Outdoor Sculpture!" project. The Story Monument was made to celebrate the history of how people made a living in the town of Story.
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What Does the Story Monument Look Like?
The Story Monument is carved to look like a tree trunk. It seems as if the tree's branches have been cut off.
Carvings on the Monument
The sculpture has different pictures carved into it. You can see a wagon wheel, a deer, and a dogwood tree with its vines.
The Story Behind the Monument
This sculpture tells an important story about the town of Story. It shows how the town's economy faced challenges in the 1930s. Then, it celebrates how the town started to grow again in the late 1970s.
Symbols and Their Meaning
- The carved wagon wheel on the monument stands for the Studebaker company. They used to build horse-drawn buggies in Story back in the 1920s.
- The main Studebaker factory in South Bend stopped making these horse-drawn vehicles in 1919.
How the Sculpture Was Made
Artist William Galloway spent several years creating this monument. He worked on it while his parents owned the Story Inn, a famous place in Story, Indiana.
Caring for the Monument
When the sculpture was checked in 1993, it was not yet fully finished. However, it was noted that the monument was "well maintained." This means it was being taken good care of.
