“SONORA” GETS SPIKED!
From the desk of Robert Rappaport on Friday, August 19th 2011 at 10:47


That bright red thing in front of the downtown library has some new additions.

Since its dedication on July 4 ,1991, the big red statue (if that’s what it’s called) in front the Joel D. Valdez Main Library downtown has been the source of much debate. Some people say “Sonora” is hideous, ugly, or out-of-place, while others say... Well, personally haven’t heard anything good about it, but I’m sure somebody likes it.

Anyway, here’s a shot of the sculpture:

sculplture


Here’s a closer look, with the new pigeon spikes, which give the appearance of hair:

closeup

On a recent visit to the library to interview some librarians for a radio feature, I was told about the spikes that were added recently to minimize pigeon droppings in front of the library, by making it difficult for the birds to stand on the structure. I’m usually pretty cynical, so my first thought was that the Rock Doves would just walk around on the ground instead and still do their business. Yeah, I was right!

So, what do you think about “Sonora,” or its new spiked-up look?

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