Miami in Ottawa County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)
Dr. Nick Calcagno
Photographed By Jason Voigt, April 6, 2021
1. Dr. Nick Calcagno Marker
Inscription.
Dr. Nick Calcagno. . Nick A. Calcagno, renowned painter, sculptor and author, graduated from St. Bonaventure University, earned M.A. from Seton Hall University and Ph.D. from Western Colorado University. An educator for 39 years, he was a beloved professor at NEO A&M College, having retired as the Chairman of the Fine Arts Department. His artistry is exemplified in his large sculptures such as those of the Golden Norseman on the NEO campus and of Steve Owens in OU's Heisman Park, while his piece depicting Mickey Mantle has been displayed in the Smithsonian Museum. His murals of historic people, places and events are enjoyed throughout Northeast Oklahoma.
Nick A. Calcagno, renowned painter, sculptor and author, graduated from St. Bonaventure University, earned M.A. from Seton Hall University and Ph.D. from Western Colorado University. An educator for 39 years, he was a beloved professor at NEO A&M College, having retired as the Chairman of the Fine Arts Department. His artistry is exemplified in his large sculptures such as those of the Golden Norseman on the NEO campus and of Steve Owens in OU's Heisman Park, while his piece depicting Mickey Mantle has been displayed in the Smithsonian Museum. His murals of historic people, places and events are enjoyed throughout Northeast Oklahoma.
Erected by Coleman Theatre.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music.
Location. 36° 52.609′ N, 94° 52.664′ W. Marker is in Miami, Oklahoma, in Ottawa County. Marker can be reached from North Main Street (Old U.S. 66) north of 1st Avenue NW. Marker is located on the east side of the Coleman Theatre building, as part of Celebrity Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 113 N Main Street, Miami OK 74354, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Steve Owens (here, next to this marker); Bill Hudson Hastings (here, next to this marker); David Osborne
More about this marker. This is one of ten plaques (as of April 2021) as part of Coleman Theatre's Celebrity Park.
Photographed By Jason Voigt, April 6, 2021
2. Dr. Nick Calcagno Marker
Marker is sixth from the left.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 14, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 300 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 14, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
