I wanted to pay homage to the metal that helped build Arizona, Copper. I decided to head to the Arizona Mining and Mineral Museum located near the state Capitol. Just inside the door, I found this enormous copper statue of a miner. A perfect fit. A statue that pays tribute to the people who work for an industry that is very big in Arizona. Having that statue made out the very metal that is the product of the miners work was a plus. There are many other city sites that are participating in theme day. Click here to view thumbnails for all participants
Yes. A very striking theme day shot with a very interesting explanation
ReplyDeleteA great selection for the metal theme day.
ReplyDeleteit is a good thing this coppper statue is inside the museum. If it were outside, some thieves woule probably come around and steal it to sell it for scrap, given the price of copper these days. If thieves in the U.S. will strip copper gutters, pipes and wiring out of buildings, think what they would do with a statue.
I didn't realize Arizona produces that much copper.
ReplyDeleteNice statue.
Very enjoyable blog. Nice tribute to the miners & so appropriate for Metal theme day. I've driven past the open pit mine in southern Arizona at least 15 years ago - and thought it very impressive.
ReplyDeleteThis is a strong and beautiful sculpture. Good narrative, too!
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