Tribute Memorial Park recognizes the people who contributed to the massive Glass City Skyway bridge project and honors those who were injured and killed during its construction. The five who lost their lives where Andrew Burris, Arden Clark II, Robert Lipinski, Michael Moreau, and Michael Phillips. The sculpture by artist Evan Lewis honors those who worked on the Glass City Skyway, including those who were injured and five men who died. The metal artwork sits atop concrete four columns and has arms attached to eight propellers that spin in the wind.
The centerpiece of the park is a kinetic metal sculpture atop four concrete columns. The artwork has arms attached to eight propellers that spin in the wind and is the creation of Chicago artist Evan Lewis, who said he wanted the area around the sculpture to be “a place of repose.” Beneath the sculpture is a plaque honoring the bridge’s builders, especially the five who died. Mr. Lewis, who was chosen from more than 70 artists expressing interest in the Toledo project, told Thursday’s attendees, “This is by far the greatest challenge I have ever tackled as an artist, a sculptor.” But he said he was inspired by the help he received from the ironworkers, electricians, and carpenters who volunteered their time and offered advice.
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