Fort Recovery Veterans Plaza No. 1

The Story:    On the grounds of the historic State Memorial, Fort Recovery Veterans Plaza adds a modern chapter to a place already shaped by remembrance.  The original monument commemorates the soldiers who died in the 1791 and 1794 conflicts at Fort Recovery, while the newer plaza honors local veterans who have served the nation across later generations.

Completed for dedication on Veterans Day in 2016, the plaza includes a semicircle of red pavers, seven granite piers with military service medallions, and panels listing the names, branches of service, and years served by Fort Recovery area veterans.  At the center of this image, a pair of bronze military boots rests atop a granite military history book on a hexagon pedestal.  The simple form carries quiet weight … a symbol of service, absence, duty, and the lasting gratitude of a small Ohio community.

 

The Rest of the Story:   I was drawn to Veterans Plaza because of where it sits. Just a few feet from the older Fort Recovery State Memorial, this newer space connects the village’s early history with the service of more recent generations. The setting makes the whole area feel like a continuing place of remembrance rather than a single monument from one point in time.

The bronze combat boots at the center of the plaza immediately caught my attention. They are not dramatic, but they say a great deal. Around them are the service medallions, POW-MIA recognition, and panels filled with local names, each one tied to a person, a family, and a period of service. What stayed with me was the community effort behind it … a memorial built with local labor, donations, and a clear desire to remember Fort Recovery’s veterans with dignity.

I have more scenes in my Mercer County Ohio Art Prints.  I also have a collection of images that the many tributes to America’s servicemen and women on my Patriotism Page under Veteran Memorial Art Prints.

 

Sublocation:   Fort Recovery Veterans Plaza

City, State:       Fort Recovery, Ohio

Year:                 2021

 

 

Price range: $75.00 through $440.00

Product Description

Bronze military boots at Fort Recovery Veterans Plaza in Ohio, resting on a granite history book near service medallions and veterans name panels.

On the grounds of the historic Fort Recovery State Memorial, Veterans Plaza adds a modern chapter to a place already shaped by remembrance. The original monument commemorates the soldiers who died in the 1791 and 1794 conflicts at Fort Recovery, while the newer plaza honors local veterans who have served the nation across later generations.
Completed for dedication on Veterans Day in 2016, the plaza includes a semicircle of red pavers, seven granite piers with military service medallions, and panels listing the names, branches of service, and years served by Fort Recovery area veterans. At the center of this image, a pair of bronze military boots rests atop a granite military history book on a hexagon pedestal. The simple form carries quiet weight … a symbol of service, absence, duty, and the lasting gratitude of a small Ohio community.
The Rest of the Story
I was drawn to Veterans Plaza because of where it sits. Just a few feet from the older Fort Recovery State Memorial, this newer space connects the village’s early history with the service of more recent generations. The setting makes the whole area feel like a continuing place of remembrance rather than a single monument from one point in time.
The bronze combat boots at the center of the plaza immediately caught my attention. They are not dramatic, but they say a great deal. Around them are the service medallions, POW-MIA recognition, and panels filled with local names, each one tied to a person, a family, and a period of service. What stayed with me was the community effort behind it … a memorial built with local labor, donations, and a clear desire to remember Fort Recovery’s veterans with dignity.

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Size

12" x 18", 20" x 30", 30" x 45"
Media

Framed Giclee Canvas, Metal, Photo Paper

Framed Giclee Canvas Prints

My canvas prints originate from the highest quality equipment and techniques which produce an impressively vibrant and sturdy print.  Features of My Framed Giclee Canvas Prints include:
 

  • Light Weight:  Lacking the need of glass and matting, these canvas prints are light weight
  • More Print for Your Money:  Avoiding expensive glass and matting lowers costs
  • Archival:  The pigment inks are archival rated at 95 years
  • No Gallery-wrapped Hazards:  My framed giclee canvas prints avoid the hazards of traditional gallery wrapped canvas prints (print edges easily mar and the canvas tends to relax and warp).  My canvas is mounted to a solid surface so it will never warp and the outer frame protects the print’s edges.
  • Ready to Hang.  Your canvas print comes ready to hang with single wire fastened to two sturdy D-ring hangers (quality D-rings resist wire tension vice eye hooks).  We employ a plastic-coated wire which mitigates corrosion, prevents stray strands from puncturing a finger, and permits easier leveling of frame.  In paying attention to details, we also properly wire frame with some tension which ensures canvas hangs close to wall.
  • Optional Z-bar:  For larger prints (if requested), we employ a two-piece mounting cleat in lieu of a hanging wire.  In this option, the cleat attached to the back of the print fits securely over the reverse cleat that you attached to the wall.
  • Watermark:  The final print you receive will not have a watermark.
  • Documentation:  I attached a certificate of authenticity to the back of each print.
  • Large Canvas Prints:  Though I can produce prints up to 40 x 60 inches, shipping in sizes 30 x 45 inches and above is expensive.  If you live in the Miami Valley, reach out to me about obtaining access to these larger print sizes.
  • Shipping Times:  Creating the print takes about 2 weeks and can be ready for immediate local pick up.  For those outside the Miami Valley, I have dedicated boxes and shipping takes an additional 3 to 5 days.
A front and back image of my framed giclee canvas print presentation

Metal Prints

People are amazed by these metal prints…from the reactions I witness at art shows and exhibitions, I call them “eye candy”.  Dye sublimation prints offer the following characteristics:
 

  • Incredibly vibrant:  My prints start with a white gloss substrate which produces vivid colors and enthusiastic comments 
  • Extremely durable:  Our printer employs verified archival materials, so if handled properly the print will last over 100 years.  
  • Cleans easily:  If cleaning is required, owners can employ soft cloth.
  • Saves money:  Unlike paper prints which require protective glass, there is no need to cover the metal surface.  With no glass, there’s no longer a need for the expensive framing, matting and labor which drives up the cost for traditional paper prints.
  • Ready to hang:  We attach mounts to the back of the metal prints which provide gallery-preferred hang points, and elevates the print off the wall producing a floating effect.  
  • Optional Z-bar:  For larger prints (if requested), we employ a two-piece mounting cleat in lieu of a hanging wire.  In this option, the cleat attached to the back of the print fits securely over the reverse cleat that you attached to the wall. 
  • Watermark:  The final print you receive will not have a watermark. 
  • Documentation:  I attached a certificate of authenticity to the back of each print.
  • Large Metal Prints:  Though I can produce prints up to 30 x 45 inches shipping is expensive.  If you live in the Miami Valley, reach out to me about obtaining access to these larger print sizes.  
  • Shipping Times:  Creating the print takes about 2 weeks and can be ready for immediate local pick up.  For those outside the Miami Valley, I have dedicated boxes and shipping takes an additional 3 to 5 days. 
A front and back image of my metal print presentation

Photopaper Prints

People are amazed by these metal prints…from the reactions I witness at art shows and exhibitions, I call them “eye candy”.  Dye sublimation prints offer the following characteristics:
 

  • Archival:  Our printer employs verified archival materials, where the pigments are rated at 95 years provided the print is protected from UV Rays. 
  • Flexibility:  Ordering a print on photopaper allows clients to make their own framing and matting decisions for the ultimate customization experience. 
  • Watermark:  The final print you receive will not have a watermark. 
  • Documentation:  I include a certificate of authenticity with each print.  Once you frame the print, your framer can attach it to the rear of the print.
  • Final Product:  I have dedicated shipping tubes to hold the print until your framer is ready to mount and frame the print.
  • Shipping Times:  Creating the print takes about 2 weeks and can be ready for immediate local pick up.  For those outside the Miami Valley, I have dedicated shipping tubes which take an additional 3 to 5 days for shipping. 
A cardboard tube with white paper on top of it.

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