The Mahoning Valley Steelworker
1993 / Sidney Rackoff / Niles
A standing factory worker is separating scrap metal with a blowtorch. The base is surrounded by circles of scrap iron in the ground. All materials used to create this piece were found at the business. This sculpture has become a landmark of Mahoning Valley and stands at the entrance to Niles Iron and Metal Co.’s scrapyard on state Route 46 in Niles .
Rackoff himself was a steelworker in his 20s and later went on to become a rabi. As a noted sculptor known for his found metal works, Rackoff has made an impression on both the Jewish community and Youngstown/Niles Community.
Location: Entrance to driveway, 700 South Main Street
Title
The Mahoning Valley Steelworker
Description
A standing factory worker is separating scrap metal with a blowtorch. The base is surrounded by circles of scrap iron in the ground. All materials used to create this piece were found at the business. This sculpture has become a landmark of Mahoning Valley and stands at the entrance to Niles Iron and Metal Co.’s scrapyard on state Route 46 in Niles .
Rackoff himself was a steelworker in his 20s and later went on to become a rabi. As a noted sculptor known for his found metal works, Rackoff has made an impression on both the Jewish community and Youngstown/Niles Community.
Rackoff himself was a steelworker in his 20s and later went on to become a rabi. As a noted sculptor known for his found metal works, Rackoff has made an impression on both the Jewish community and Youngstown/Niles Community.
Creator
Date
1993
Location City
Location County
Location Site
Location Street
700 South Main Street
Location Type
Media Base Depth
10 ft 5 in
Media Sculpture Height
20 ft
Media Base Height
3 ft 5 in
Media Base Width
10 ft 1 in
Creation Date
01/01/1993
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