Twinning of Morioka, Japan and Victoria, BC
by unknown
Description
This dark grey, rectangular, granite monolith and iron fence marks the twinning of Morioka, Japan with Victoria, BC.
Inscribed on the eastern side: "Placed here May 23, 1985. Commemorating the twinning of Morioka, Japan and Victoria and to the memory of Dr. Inazo Nitobe. Mayor Daizo Ota, Mayor Peter Pollen."
In 1995, a plaque was installed, and it reads: "10th Anniversary of Twinning, Morioka, Japan, Victoria, Canada. May 23, 1995. Mayor Ohto, Mayor Cross."
About unknown
Details
Artwork Type
Monument
Medium
Black granite, stone, iron
Unveiled Date
5/23/1985
Reference Number
3802
Site
Near Finlayson Point on the Dallas Rd walkway, overlooking the beach. Directly south of lookout in Beacon Hill Park.
Artwork Category
Civic Public Art
Artwork Selection Process
Civic: Invitational / Commissioned
Location
Victoria > James Bay