‘Miscellany’ Archives
The Mollan family obelisk
See “Tales” on for more The Mollan family obelisk monument marks the gravesite of an uncertain number of Mollan family members buried “full casket” or as “cremains”. It is about 87 years old and is 9 feet -7 29/32 inches high. The Washington Monument obelisk is 57 ½ times taller. Obelisks are the, most widespread of all cemetery art. Most 1840 to 1850 cemeteries have this Egyptian, Greek, and Roman influence in tomb art. Obelisks were popular because of tastefulness, pure uplifting lines, association with ancient greatness, small space needs, easier visibility, and lower cost than fancier sculpted monuments. Obelisks are square, tapering up to a pyramidal capital with three distinct sections: base, shaft, and capital. During the 1800s, stonemasons used a variety of obelisk types, some with straight shafts and different tops from blunt to cross-vaulted on the top. Obelisks provide more inscription surface and are usually found on family [...]
Washington Monument obelisk
July 4th 1848 and July 4th 2013 The Washington Monument cornerstone was set July 4th 1848. Construction of the marble obelisk was halted for lack of money for 25 years during the Civil War era and resumed 25 years later in 1876. It has 700,000 visitors a year but has been closed since 2011 earthquake damage.The Park Service will complete repairs and reopen it by spring of 2014. For the July 4th 2013 holiday the monument was adorned with special decorative lighting. “It”'s an icon in this country, so you don”'t want it just sort of sitting here with a big scaffolding around it for a year,” Jonathan Jarvis, National Park Service Director said. On July 4th when the Sun reached the altitude of the tip of the obelisk at exactly 8º 36”', the Sun, the Capitol Building and Jefferson Memorial aligned within a precision of less than 1 degree.
Hot Shop Herring Glass Blow Out Thursday, July 25, 7-11 p.m.
By Siri Maitra This is a contemporary Minnesota spin on the Swedish tradition of a hyttsill””where folks gather and watch glass artists create while sharing a meal and drink. Hyttsill literally translates “hot shop herring.” At ASI, 2600 Park Ave. it is sure to be one of the most innovative parties of the summer. Live local music by Southside Desire and The Golden Bubbles. Street food & signature cocktails by FIKA, Ice Cream by Pumphouse Creamery Beer from Indeed Brewing Explore ASI”'s new glasswork exhibit, Pull Twist Blow: Transforming the Kingdom of Crystal. Tickets available: http://cocktailsatthecastle2.eventbrite.com/# Glass blowing by Swedish glass artist Fredrik Nielsen, Sweden”'s post punk rebellious master glass blower. DIY Glass Art Performances by Theater Coup d”'Etat Kubb Competition hosted by Minnesota Kubb””learn the traditional Swedish lawn game. Elements of the [...]
