![]() The Guardians were Hering's first foray into the Art Deco style and they remain the only public Art Deco monument in the city. Henry Hering carved each piece out of a 43 foot tall sandstone slab based on designs by Frank Walker. ![]() ![]() They have stood on either side of the bridge protecting all who pass between them since the early 30's. The progression of vehicles from hay wagon to semi truck symbolizes the evolution of transport, and the breadth of their protection. Each figure holds a different ground vehicle: a hay wagon, covered wagon, stage coach, passenger car, dump truck, concrete mixer, and two other trucks. Naylor hit an RBI double off the top of the right field wall to deliver the games first run, and the Twins couldnt rally late in a 2-1. Each pylon bears a massive statue on each side representing a "Guardian of Traffic." These winged Art Deco figures wear either winged helmets or winged laurel crowns. Two pitches later and Ryans outing came to an abrupt end. The Guardians are 43-feet tall, made from local sandstone and there to guard traffic on the bridge, which was completed in 1932 and built high to allow for ships to pass beneath. The new C stands tall just as the Guardians of Traffic stand watch over our ballpark and city and draws from the ascending diamond motifs at the top of each Guardian pylon. They are the Guardians of Traffic.įlanking either end of the Hope Memorial Bridge from both sides, are 4 towering pylons. This Canvas Print features Guardians of Traffic set against Downtown Cleveland Skyline at Sunset and is a great piece of Cleveland public art to add to your. Now, before you make a joke about Guardians of the Galaxy, there is a perfectly local explanation for the new name, eight sentinels known to all Cleveland residents who pass over the Hope Memorial Bridge, possibly on the way to see a baseball game. You may have heard by now that the Cleveland MLB team, eights months after announcing they would change their name, will officially be called the Cleveland Guardians at the end of the current season. ![]() R5FnT4kv1I- Cleveland Indians July 23, 2021 ![]()
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