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2. View NE to Lookout Hill, the Expressway, and Michigan Ave. La Grande Vitesse in construction in Vandenberg Center plaza. A large crane at right lifts pieces from the plaza into place on the sculpture. “A-12”
Includes a set of eleven black & white photographs from Advertising Photographer William Andrews, who documented construction of La Grande Vitesse, for the project. The Slides are currently unprocessed; see the Archivist.
3. View to the NE. An early image in the construction of La Grande Vitesse on Vandenberg Plaza. This image shows the footings, and one piece lying near the footings. Other pieces are scattered on the plaza. A large crane stands ready to lift the pieces. Immanuel Lutheran Church and Lookout Hill are seen in the background, upper left. “B-6”
Includes a set of eleven black & white photographs from Advertising Photographer William Andrews, who documented construction of La Grande Vitesse, for the project. The Slides are currently unprocessed; see the Archivist.
4. View to the NW of La Grande Vitesse in construction. The new City Building is seen behind the sculpture. A crane, not seen, holds a piece of the sculpture in the air. “C-12”
Includes a set of eleven black & white photographs from Advertising Photographer William Andrews, who documented construction of La Grande Vitesse, for the project. The Slides are currently unprocessed; see the Archivist.
5. La Grande Vitesse, in construction in Vandenberg Plaza, is seen behind the large crates in the foreground. A piece is being lifted by a large crane. A member of the construction crew sits atop the large crates. The new City Building is behind the sculpture in the background. “E-3”
Includes a set of eleven black & white photographs from Advertising Photographer William Andrews, who documented construction of La Grande Vitesse, for the project. The Slides are currently unprocessed; see the Archivist.
6. La Grande Vitesse” appears now constructed in Vandenberg Plaza, perhaps with scaffolding ready for the painters. “G-2”
Includes a set of eleven black & white photographs from Advertising Photographer William Andrews, who documented construction of La Grande Vitesse, for the project. The Slides are currently unprocessed; see the Archivist.
“Heavy Metal”. Grand Rapids Press. Flair. Sept. 11, 2001
From Keeler to Wege. RE: Shipment of Art. Memo. Nov. 7, 1968. To Miner Keeler from Peter Wege; Letter. Nov. 4, 1968. Keeler Brass letterhead. List. “Description of the Shipping Cases of the Calder for Grand Rapids”
Includes original and photocopied documents, such as pink forms from the Detroit Harbor documenting damage to some of the shipping crates during the unloading.
Mar. 4, 1969 Memo. TO: Members of Mayor's Committee,Vandenberg Center Sculpture Project. FROM: Peter Wege Nancy Mulnix. Has annotations by Catalano for contacts at various firms for assistance: Bob Fahrner, Gordon Buter, Bob Stouten, Bill Hooker, James Scripps
Includes original and photocopied documents, such as pink forms from the Detroit Harbor documenting damage to some of the shipping crates during the unloading.
March 12, 1969. Press Release. Announcing the formation of the special committee within the Grand Rapids Transportation Club to move the Calder.
Includes original and photocopied documents, such as pink forms from the Detroit Harbor documenting damage to some of the shipping crates during the unloading.
Mar. 17, 1969 Letter. TO: Phil Catalano FROM: M.S. Keeler II RE: Confirming sailing of Dutch ship “The Bonita” set for March 26 from Antwerp.
Includes original and photocopied documents, such as pink forms from the Detroit Harbor documenting damage to some of the shipping crates during the unloading.