Archaeology

Before I start taking field notes, I want to state that I am really against over protection on art works. I totally understand the importance of protections for keeping them in good condition for future. However, I want to respect the artists’ will. Do they make their beautiful art pieces for thousands years later? I’m sure they would appreciate it, but I believe that they would prefer current appreciations rather than covering all and people can’t even see it just for protection.

1) Isaac Jogues Statue,

It is located in south side of the open space in front of the church, along with the backside of Horan O'Donnell Science Building. It is leaned forward. It is made of stone. Damages from hypothetical storms that I can think of are weathering by winds, collapses by weight of piles of snow (especially it is leaned forward, legs part might be easily destroyed) and possibly strong winds such October storm, and erosions from long-term rain.

My suggestion for the protection is that simply making a roof and fences around the statue. That would protect it from wind, rain, and snow. I would make fences only sides (backside is covered by wall.) so people can still appreciate its great looking. Also I think that the protection should suit the statue’s gothic, Greek style. I think it’d be great if we could make a smaller Parthenon Temple looking protection around the statue.

2) Peter Canisius Statue

The iconic St. Peter Canisius statue is located in the center of the quad in front of the church and between the Old Main building and the church. It seems to be made of bronze. Damages from hypothetical storms I can think of are erosions and collapse by strong winds and long-term rain. In addition to those, especially it is made of bronze, acid rain and snow melting agent are also things we should consider as potential threats.

Considering situations above, my suggestion is that making a glass building like the famous Apple store building in 5th...