Metaphor Statue, Greensboro
The Metaphor statue stands as a timeless symbol of human aspiration and potential. Crafted by the renowned artist Ogden Deal, this striking twelve-foot steel sculpture portrays a human figure reaching upward, its hands outstretched toward the sky. Symbolizing the innate human desire for growth, exploration, and transcendence, Metaphor has captivated the imagination of visitors and locals alike for nearly four decades.
Sponsored by the Greensboro Youth Council, Metaphor holds a special significance as a testament to the dreams and ambitions of the younger generation. Situated in Youth Square, at the intersection of Summit Avenue, East Lindsay Street, and Church Court, the statue serves as a focal point for community gatherings, reflection, and inspiration. Its prominent location underscores its role as a beacon of hope and possibility, inviting individuals of all ages to contemplate the boundless potential inherent within each person.
Sponsored by the Greensboro Youth Council, Metaphor holds a special significance as a testament to the dreams and ambitions of the younger generation. Situated in Youth Square, at the intersection of Summit Avenue, East Lindsay Street, and Church Court, the statue serves as a focal point for community gatherings, reflection, and inspiration. Its prominent location underscores its role as a beacon of hope and possibility, inviting individuals of all ages to contemplate the boundless potential inherent within each person.
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Sight Name: Metaphor Statue
Sight Location: Greensboro, USA (See walking tours in Greensboro)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Greensboro, USA (See walking tours in Greensboro)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Before the arrival of Europeans in this part of North Carolina, the present-day area of Greensboro was inhabited by the indigenous (Siouan-speaking) Saura people, who called it "an unbroken forest with thick undergrowth of huckleberry bushes, that bore a finely flavored fruit."
Quaker migrants from Pennsylvania, by way of Maryland, arrived here in about 1750. They bought land from... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.6 Km or 2.2 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.6 Km or 2.2 Miles
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The birthplace of renowned author O Henry, Greensboro, North Carolina, also holds the distinction of harboring the genesis of the American Civil Rights Movement. Both these facts are commemorated in public artwork. Other esteemed personalities and notable chapters in the city's history also find reflection in a plethora of monuments and statues throughout Downtown.
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles