Explorers at the Portage Statue
Will Receive some TLC
Will Receive some TLC
Explorers at the Portage after the new name plaques have been placed on the two low walls and grounds maintenance is completed
This bronze statue that made the Lewis and Clark Expedition a major part of the Montana Statehood Centennial celebration has stood the test of time for 28 years.
However, the statue is in need of some restoration and preservation work, as all statues will eventually need.
The forces of the weather and other environmental factors wear out the bronze so that it must be repaired.
The foundry that originally cast this statue is Modern Art Foundry in New York City. They say the work would include cleaning the statue then patina touch up and protective waxing. Metal repairs would be done as needed.
The grounds around the statue need some continued work to complete the landscaping that was started last year. The Chapter has developed a plan for ongoing maintenance of the grounds at this statue to keep it the showcase it needs to be.
The three interpretive signs at the site will be replaced with new ones this coming spring as part of a multi-sign update project the chapter is doing on interpretive locations throughout the Great Falls area.
However, the statue is in need of some restoration and preservation work, as all statues will eventually need.
The forces of the weather and other environmental factors wear out the bronze so that it must be repaired.
The foundry that originally cast this statue is Modern Art Foundry in New York City. They say the work would include cleaning the statue then patina touch up and protective waxing. Metal repairs would be done as needed.
The grounds around the statue need some continued work to complete the landscaping that was started last year. The Chapter has developed a plan for ongoing maintenance of the grounds at this statue to keep it the showcase it needs to be.
The three interpretive signs at the site will be replaced with new ones this coming spring as part of a multi-sign update project the chapter is doing on interpretive locations throughout the Great Falls area.
Norman Anderson secures a new sign in place at the Upper Portage Camp overlook
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Walt Walker and Norman Anderson getting the new interpretive signs ready to be installed at the Upper Portage Camp overlook
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