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'''Eddie Kendrick Memorial Park''' | [[Image:Eddie Kendrick sculpture.jpg|right|thumb|375px|Detail of sculpture in April 2008]] | ||
'''Eddie Kendrick Memorial Park''' on the corner of [[18th Street North|18th Street]] and [[4th Avenue North]] is a memorial garden to singer and Birmingham native [[Eddie Kendricks]] of the Temptations. | |||
The park was dedicated on [[October 16]], [[1999]]. The park uses Kendricks' family name sans the "s", which was added early in his career. It features a bronze sculpture of Kendricks by local artist [[Ron McDowell]], as well as sculptures of the other Temptations, set into a granite wall. | The park, on the site of the former [[Brock's Drugs building]], was dedicated on [[October 16]], [[1999]]. The park uses Kendricks' family name sans the "s", which was added early in his career. It features a bronze sculpture of Kendricks by local artist [[Ron McDowell]], as well as sculptures of the other Temptations, set into a granite wall. The singers' cuffs each have a letter on them, together spelling "BHAM" from left to right. | ||
Inscribed on the granite are the names of Temptation's hit songs. Recorded music can be heard throughout the park, featuring songs by Kendricks and the Temptations. | |||
The dedication ceremony included live music at the park by the [[Birmingham Heritage Band]]. A block away at the [[Carver Theatre]], stages were set up inside and outside and performers included [[Ona Watson]], Logan, Red Light District, [[Tekneek]], [[Cleve Eaton]], Supreme and Big Maul, DBC, Bernard Williams & Mt. Mariah Baptist Church Choir, Trinity, Allison Kile, Prince Yelder and New Hope Baptist Church Choir. That evening, the Temptations Revue performed at [[Fair Park Arena]]. | The dedication ceremony included live music at the park by the [[Birmingham Heritage Band]]. A block away at the [[Carver Theatre]], stages were set up inside and outside and performers included [[Ona Watson]], Logan, Red Light District, [[Tekneek]], [[Cleve Eaton]], Supreme and Big Maul, DBC, Bernard Williams & Mt. Mariah Baptist Church Choir, Trinity, Allison Kile, Prince Yelder and New Hope Baptist Church Choir. That evening, the Temptations Revue performed at [[Fair Park Arena]]. | ||
Over the years, the installation has been targeted several times by vandals and metal thieves. By early Summer [[2013]] metal plaques were missing, sculpted friezes had separated from their backing, and painted graffiti had been removed more than once. The city contracted with McDowell for $16,000 to repair and refurbish the monument. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
* | * Colurso, Mary (October 15, 1999) "Honoring Eddie, Birmingham names park for talented son." {{BN}} | ||
* Bryant, Joseph D. (June 12, 2013) "Time, vandalism and neglect leave downtown Birmingham monuments in disrepair." {{BN}} | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
{{Locate|lat=33.51555|lon=-86.8106|zoom=17|type=h}} | |||
*[http://flickr.com/photos/mojodenbowsphotostudio/98462196/in/set-72157594445678314/ Eddie Kendricks statue] on Flickr.com | *[http://flickr.com/photos/mojodenbowsphotostudio/98462196/in/set-72157594445678314/ Eddie Kendricks statue] on Flickr.com | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Birmingham parks]] | ||
[[Category:4th Avenue North]] | [[Category:4th Avenue North]] | ||
[[Category:1999 works]] | [[Category:1999 works]] | ||
[[Category:18th Street North]] | [[Category:18th Street North]] | ||
Latest revision as of 08:49, 12 June 2013
Eddie Kendrick Memorial Park on the corner of 18th Street and 4th Avenue North is a memorial garden to singer and Birmingham native Eddie Kendricks of the Temptations.
The park, on the site of the former Brock's Drugs building, was dedicated on October 16, 1999. The park uses Kendricks' family name sans the "s", which was added early in his career. It features a bronze sculpture of Kendricks by local artist Ron McDowell, as well as sculptures of the other Temptations, set into a granite wall. The singers' cuffs each have a letter on them, together spelling "BHAM" from left to right.
Inscribed on the granite are the names of Temptation's hit songs. Recorded music can be heard throughout the park, featuring songs by Kendricks and the Temptations.
The dedication ceremony included live music at the park by the Birmingham Heritage Band. A block away at the Carver Theatre, stages were set up inside and outside and performers included Ona Watson, Logan, Red Light District, Tekneek, Cleve Eaton, Supreme and Big Maul, DBC, Bernard Williams & Mt. Mariah Baptist Church Choir, Trinity, Allison Kile, Prince Yelder and New Hope Baptist Church Choir. That evening, the Temptations Revue performed at Fair Park Arena.
Over the years, the installation has been targeted several times by vandals and metal thieves. By early Summer 2013 metal plaques were missing, sculpted friezes had separated from their backing, and painted graffiti had been removed more than once. The city contracted with McDowell for $16,000 to repair and refurbish the monument.
References
- Colurso, Mary (October 15, 1999) "Honoring Eddie, Birmingham names park for talented son." The Birmingham News
- Bryant, Joseph D. (June 12, 2013) "Time, vandalism and neglect leave downtown Birmingham monuments in disrepair." The Birmingham News
External links
- Eddie Kendricks statue on Flickr.com