Athens Georgia The Arch At Rest University Of Georgia Landscape Architectural Art
by Reid Callaway
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Athens Georgia The Arch At Rest University Of Georgia Landscape Architectural Art
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Reid Callaway
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Photograph - Photography
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Athens Georgia The Arch At Rest....by Reid Callaway
University Of Georgia
Landscape Architectural Art
The Arch was built in the 1850s and originally served as part of a larger iron fence securing the campus. It is considered to be the gateway between the University of Georgia and the city of Athens.
At nearly 160 years old, the cast iron Arch bordering North Campus and Downtown Athens, represents both the past and the future of the University of Georgia.
The Arch is modeled after the Georgia state seal featuring the three pillars of wisdom, justice and moderation, which is the state motto of Georgia. To that end, the Arch is a reminder of the university’s ties to Georgia as the birthplace of public higher education in America and its commitment as a land-grant and sea-grant university to serve the people of Georgia.
For such an iconic symbol, the Arch’s origins are remarkably unassuming. Ironworkers at the Athens Foundry, which produced ironworks across the city and the campus, probably forged the Arch in 1857 when an iron gate was erected to separate Broad Street and the north end of the university. At the time, cattle roaming the dirt road that is now Broad Street were grazing on the North Campus lawn. Functionally speaking, this 16-foot, roughly 5,700-pound monument first acted as a gateway for the fence, with two doors connecting the columns. In fact, it was referred to as “the gate” rather than “the Arch” until the early 20th century.
The pillars at the Arch’s base were apparently made from the iron light poles erected elsewhere in the city, and the arch over them was made from boiler retention rings. The wreath detailing that adorns the Arch has a striking resemblance to embellishments on the Lucy Cobb House porch in Athens. In short, the Arch was fashioned from existing pieces, rather than being made from scratch.
Over time, the Arch has become synonymous with the university itself. Though it is nearly 70 years younger than the university’s charter, the Arch’s endurance through time mirrors the university’s enduring motto “to teach, to serve and to inquire into the nature of things.”
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Reid Callaway
Thank you Lord for the buyer from Monroe, GA for the purchase of my image, "Athens GA The Arch At Rest" as a 40” x 26.5” Glossy Canvas Print! May this image be a Blessing to you and a wonderful memory for many years to come! 8/24/2023
Reid Callaway
Thank you to the buyer from Tifton, GA for the purchase of my image, "Athens GA The Arch At Rest" as a Framed and Mated 14" x 9.5" Image with a Total Size of 19.75" x 15.25" and printed on Luster Photo Paper! May this image be a Blessing to you and a beautiful memory for many years to come! 8/10/2022
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Reid Callaway
Thank you to the buyer from Lilborn, GA for the purchase on my image, "The Arch At Rest" as a Framed and Mated 20" x 13.5" Image with a Total Size of 25.75" x 19.25" and printed on Luster Photo Paper! May this image be a Blessing to you and bring back wonderful memories for years to come! GO DAWGS! 6/27/2022
Reid Callaway
Thank you to the buyer from Lynchburg, VA for the purchase on my image, "The Arch At Rest" as a Framed and Mated 24" x 16" Image with a Total Size of 31.75" x 23.75" and printed on Luster Photo Paper! May this image that you Frames and Mated so well, be a Blessing to you for years to come! GO DAWGS! 11/26/2021
Reid Callaway
Thank you to the buyer from Chapin, SC for the purchase on my image, "The Arch At Rest" applied to a Face Mask! May this image and Face Mask be a Blessing to you for years to come! GO BULLDOGS! 9/12/2021
Reid Callaway
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Reid Callaway
Thank you to the buyer from Gainesville, GA for the purchase of my image, "The Arch At Rest" printed on a Face Mask! May this image and Face Mask be a Blessing to you! 10/20/2020
Reid Callaway
Thank you Doug Norkum for featuring my artwork in our group.... Canon Full Frame Cameras! 7/2/2020
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Reid Callaway
Thank you to the buyer from Coos Bay, OR for the purchase of my image, "The Arch At Rest" printed on a Face Mask! May this image and Face Mask be a Blessing to you! 6/30/2020
Reid Callaway
Thank you Jenny Revitz Soper for featuring my artwork in our Group.... No Place Like Home! 1/10/2020
Reid Callaway
Thank you Linda for admiring my artwork and for making this image one of your personal Favorites! 12/29/2019
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