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2014/04/26(S) Columbus (IN) Photos

Here are 28 photos from our visit to Columbus, Indiana. Most are 640 x 428. Maximum dimension is 800 pixels. Click thumbnail to see full image. Enjoy!

: This Dale Chihuly glass sculpture hangs in the Visitor’s Center stairwell.

: First Christian Church, ca. 1942, Eliel Saarinen. This is the building that started Columbus, Indiana down the path of architectural and public art modernity.

: First Christian Church appears almost stark from a distance, but there is pattern and texture on closer view.

: A Henry Moore sculpture in the front plaza of the public library. The building behind is early 20th century and is now a B&B.

: Part of the walled garden of the early 20th Century “mansion” that is now a B&B.

: Originally Lincoln Elementary School, this is now a charter academy. Part of the middle school is in the background.

: St. Peters Lutheran Church & School.

: The appearance of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church changes dramatically as you walk around it.

: If not for the spire, you would not know this was the same church.

: Orginally a bank, this is now the Cummins, Inc. Irwin Conference Center.

: The public entrance to the Cummins, Inc. World Headquarters building.

: The “back” side of the Cummins, Inc. WHQ building.

: Another view of the Cummins, Inc. WHQ building. It is low, angular, and covers a whole city block.

: The landscaping around the Cummins, Inc. WHQ building is wonderful.

: The promenade along the east edge of the Cummins WHQ building/property.

: Linda takes a break along the Cummins, Inc. WHQ promenade.

: One of many sculptures in town. This one is near Cummins WHQ and the entrance to a park.

: The U. S. Post Office building was not that interesting until I saw this view.

: Not a pedestrian mall, but a pedestrian friendly area with food and entertainment.

: The “Double C” sculpture: 212.5 degrees of arc for each “C”.

: Many things in town use the “C” motif, even these bike racks. Cummins Inc. and Columbus, IN are almost synonymous.

: Downtown Columbus, Indiana is very walkable and very attractive. It blends modern with historical very nicely.

: The Children’s Hands On Museum & discovery center. Did you notice the kid’s door?

: Another modern sculpture in a public green space.

: North Christian Church – Eero Saarinen.

: North Christian Church – roof rib and spire detail.

: North Christian Church corner detail.

: North Christian Church. Much like the work of Frank Lloyd Wright, this building is interesting from its largest form to the surface details of its materials.