Dedicated in 2005, the circular Walk of Flags (funded through private donations) on the west of the state capitol, consists of a flag for each of the 50 states.
By each flagpole is a small copper plaque set in marble recognizing the sponsor.
Because the plaques are made of copper, a number of them have 'disappeared'-thirteen in one night. Metal theft is rampant here. Is metal theft a problem where you live?
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Walk of Flags
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I like the sentiment behind the walk of flags and I love the park! I noticed that all of the trees in the first picture are different! Sorry to hear about the plaques, though. Yes, metal theft is also very common here.
A very interesting post. Copper theft is especially common here. I understand some electrical wires are copper, and a few deaths by accidental electrocution have been associated with the robberies. It must be worth a lot of money.
Hi Jill - Beautiful photo. I love the circle of flags. In answer to your question on my blog... I get my Garam Masala from the different Indian Grocers in the area. I think the last time I got it from one down in Corvallis. But, we have a grocer on Lancaster - I believe near Market or Sunnyview. (I get all of our "Sunny" streets mixed up. the one north of Lancaster) You might even try calling A-Dong market out on Silverton Rd. Good Luck. It's a yummy dish.
Oh, Jill. How cld I ever translate to a foreigner a celtic insult hurled at an Anglo-Norman Sassenach?
Tks for dropping in on RuT. I'm glad you are enjoying the fun!
What a lovely idea this is to have a 'Walk of Flags' and it has made for a super photo Jill.
And yes I'm afraid it's the same the world over metal fetches a high price and believe or not but they've even stole lead from the roofs of churches...where will it all end I wonder!!
Nice idea and a nice park. Loved it to walk by.
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