Working Point by David Hess

Working Point by David Hess. , While seemingly toy-like, the sculpture neither moves nor did it ever function. It was designed to integrate 90 tons of obsolete machinery from Baltimore's industries, highlighting their many interconnections. All the components were donated to create something new from pieces of the past., The title "Working Point" comes from the traditional definition, "a location or point designated on an architectural or construction drawing that is used as a reference for measurements and calculations". The piece suggests that our ability to work helps to define us as people. This "work" pays tribute to the men and women of Baltimore whose dedication to hard work and innovation have made significant and lasting contributions in our community., In grateful recognition to the following who provided funding and whose generous donations made this sculpture possible. , Cambridge Iron and Metal , Earlbeck Corporation , The Municipal Art Society of Baltimore City , The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company. , [Captions from image on the side of marker, clockwise from top center:] , Floating Mooring , 4,800 lbs, Stainless Cone , 3,500 lbs, Spindle , 9,000 lbs, Motor Armature , 5,200 lbs, Heat Exchanger , 1,800 lbs, Tractor Rail , 2,400 lbs, Pile of Chain , 20,000 lbs, Alligator Shear , 5,200 lbs, Donut Flange , 6,000 lbs, Crusher Base , 36,000 lbs, ½ Fly Wheel , 14,000 lbs, Donut Flange , 7,500 lbs, Mag Steel Cone , 11,000 lbs, Ball Mill , 12,000 lbs, ½ Gear , 2,200 lbs, Crane Boom , 1,600 lbs, Lamp Post , 500 lbs.