Allentown in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Charles C. Dent Memorial Garden
This twelve foot tall horse pays tribute to Charles Corland Dent (1917 - 1994) in memory of his abundant spirit, and his unique ability to draw others into the magic of his dreams He conceived the idea to create a horse based on the drawings of Leonardo Da Vinci from the late fifteenth century. A twenty-four-foot horse was completed and dedicated on September 10, 1999 in Milan, Italy. An eight-foot horse was given to the Town of Vinci, Italy in September, 2001. These horses are a gift to the people of Italy and a tribute to Leonardo Da Vinci and the Renaissance. Charles C. Dent, pilot, artist, dreamer, and former student of the Baum School of Art died without seeing his work completed. His life demonstrates that anyone can do extraordinary things on a world stage in life and even after death.
Dedicated 4 October 2002
Sculptor Nina Akamu
Erected by Allentown Art Museum of the Lehigh Valley.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is September 10, 1999.
Location. 40° 36.26′ N, 75° 28.121′ W. Marker is in Allentown, Pennsylvania, in Lehigh County. Marker is on 5th Street just south of Linden Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker and sculpture
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Metallurgical Worker (The Puddler), 1902-03 (a few steps from this marker); Metallurgical Science, 1902-03 (within shouting distance of this marker); Spanish American War Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lehigh County (about 400 feet away); Women Veterans of Lehigh County (about 400 feet away); Vietnam War Memorial (about 500 feet away); In Honor of Those Who Served (about 500 feet away); Zollinger-Harned Department Store (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Allentown.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 3, 2020
2. Charles C. Dent Memorial Garden Marker in the background with the sculpture in the foreground
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 26, 2021
4. Charles C. Dent Memorial Garden Sculpture
Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 319 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 7, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 4. submitted on November 27, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
