Elaine Massacre Memorial
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Of Concrete and Skin
Producer/Director Nolan Dean of Cherry Street Productions released the film “Of Concrete and Skin” documenting the creation of the Elaine Massacre Memorial.
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Project Completion
The Elaine Massacre Memorial was dedicated September 29th, just one day short of the 100th anniversary of the 1919 Elaine Massacre. Below is a collection of photographs taken just a few days after the dedication ceremony. If you would like copies of any of these photographs, please feel free to contact us and we can […]
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Landscaping
Landscaping started with a system of surface and subsurface drains to collect and control rain water. Soil was brought in for the gardens. Fill dirt (previously excavated during the construction of the footings and sub grade) was brought back to the site to use for grading of the remainder of the site. Sod was installed […]
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Smooth Walls
A smooth wall surface is one of the most difficult textures to achieve in concrete. Board-formed concrete textures are more common and are easier to create, but this texture was not selected, for two primary reasons: The sense of touch plays an important roll in creating an experience for the visitor, one that enhances the […]
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Flatwork
Flatwork is a fancy name for sidewalk. About 70 cubic yards of concrete walking surfaces surround the sculptural walls and benches making access possible for visitors and egress possible for water. Athough the walking surfaces are generally flat, they are not level. All surfaces slope 1-2% to get the water out while maintaining safe tolerances […]
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Map of Phillips County, Arkansas – 1919
The 1919 Map of Phillips County, Arkansas was constructed as a terrazzo inlay on the floor of the Elaine Massacre Memorial. It was based on the map included in the beginning of the book “On The Laps of Gods” by Robert Whitaker. The map sets the stage for understanding many different aspects of the Elaine […]
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Cenotaph
ceno·taph | \ ˈse-nə-ˌtaf noun a tomb or a monument erected in honor of a person or group of persons whose remains are elsewhere The focal point of the Elaine Massacre Memorial is the cenotaph. It is 6 tons of solid concrete with cast-in-place aluminum letters, which were ground & polished. The inscription reads: DEDICATED […]
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Stairs
The north entry includes a short set of stairs, 3 risers, that will allow visitors to climb from sidewalk level to the elevated plane which will house the cenotaph, the benches, and the 1919 Map of Phillips County. By placing these items on an elevated plane, the intent is to create a sacred, special space. […]
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Bench & Curb
It’s always an exciting time when the concrete truck shows up. People no longer move about the job site working on the plethora of disparate tasks. Everyone gets into position and performs an essential job. It is a joy to watch how the handicraft of each individual makes for exquisite teamwork. Today we completed casting […]
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