Goldie 1971, Industrial sculpture at Woods Quad, University of Alabama, US.
The iron sculpture spans 23 feet and weighs three tons, taking the form of a robot resting on its side in the university's sculpture garden.
Created in 2009 by Joe McCreary, the sculpture incorporates metal from Birmingham's Sloss Furnaces, which ceased operations in 1971 after 90 years of production.
The sculpture connects to Alabama's industrial heritage through its materials and design, representing the decline of the southern iron manufacturing sector.
The sculpture stands in the northeast section of Woods Quad between McCorvey Drive and 7th Street, with campus parking available for a 5-dollar fee.
The name originates from graffiti discovered on a Sloss Furnace wall, while the design references a Marx Toy robot called Big Loo.
Location: Tuscaloosa
Address: Woods Quad, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, USA 35401 Tuscaloosa 35401 Tuscaloosa
GPS coordinates: 33.21301,-87.54556
Latest update: March 5, 2025 08:11
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