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Lincoln statue, Troy, OH - Joe Di Cola - 05-08-2015 12:44 PM
[attachment=1598][attachment=1598]On May 3, Scott Trostel spoke at the dedication of a 40,000-pound, 30-foot tall bronze statue of Lincoln in conversation with a modern person. The statue is impressive, and is part of Troy's biennial outside/sidewalk art display.
If you are in the Troy area this summer stop by to see the Lincoln statue. Contact me to let me know you are coming; I would love to meet you.
RE: Lincoln statue, Troy, OH - Eva Elisabeth - 05-08-2015 05:08 PM
Thanks for sharing, Joe, and kudos to Scott!!!
RE: Lincoln statue, Troy, OH - RJNorton - 05-09-2015 05:29 AM
I second Eva. Many thanks for posting, Joe!
RE: Lincoln statue, Troy, OH - Anita - 05-09-2015 09:06 PM
What a creative concept having Lincoln " in conversation with a modern person." Thanks for posting. He truly does "belong to the ages!"
RE: Lincoln statue, Troy, OH - LincolnMan - 05-15-2015 04:32 PM
Joe:
Is there a connection with Troy, Ohio and Lincoln?
RE: Lincoln statue, Troy, OH - LincolnMan - 05-20-2015 10:48 AM
That is a really big sculpture. I like the idea that Lincoln is in conversation with a person of this era. Does Lincoln speak yo us? He certainly does! I understand the piece of art is on loan and will be there only for the summer.
RE: Lincoln statue, Troy, OH - Joe Di Cola - 05-20-2015 01:56 PM
(05-15-2015 04:32 PM)LincolnMan Wrote: Joe:
Is there a connection with Troy, Ohio and Lincoln?
Hi, Bill,
No connection between Lincoln and Troy, OH--the sculpture is here as part of Troy's biennial street art exhibitions. So looking forward to seeing you and Donna in October.
RE: Lincoln statue, Troy, OH - LincolnMan - 05-20-2015 03:30 PM
Us too!
RE: Lincoln statue, Troy, OH - LincolnMan - 06-11-2015 05:43 PM
I was trying to remember something about Troy, Ohio. Then it came to me today- Troy, Ohio- where the product bar code was used on an item for the very first time- way back in 1974---on a pack of gum. Ok, now my day is complete!
RE: Lincoln statue, Troy, OH - RJNorton - 06-12-2015 05:49 AM
(06-11-2015 05:43 PM)LincolnMan Wrote: I was trying to remember something about Troy, Ohio. Then it came to me today- Troy, Ohio- where the product bar code was used on an item for the very first time- way back in 1974---on a pack of gum. Ok, now my day is complete!
And being a most-dedicated Chicago Cubs fan I think it was Wrigley gum.
RE: Lincoln statue, Troy, OH - Gene C - 06-12-2015 06:53 AM
(06-12-2015 05:49 AM)RJNorton Wrote: And being a most-dedicated Chicago Cubs fan I think it was Wrigley gum.
And you can still find a piece from the original pack, slightly used, under one of the seats in the upper deck.
RE: Lincoln statue, Troy, OH - LincolnMan - 06-12-2015 04:14 PM
Yes, it was a pack of Wrigley's gum. Gene: gross!
RE: Lincoln statue, Troy, OH - Lincolnphotog - 08-17-2015 03:39 PM
Not sure I saw on here yet but the statue is Troy is an enlarged copy of J. Seward Johnson's statue of Lincoln and a Tourist on the Square in Gettysburg. It is just outside the Wills House. The common joke is that the tourist looks like Perry Como.