The dedication of the grant-financed "Pillars of Community" public artwork at the Lakewood Civic Center is the capstone of a year of special community events celebrating the city's fiftieth anniversary. The "Pillars of Community" honors the values of the men and women who will always be "Legends of Lakewood."Named “Pillars of Community,” the 11-foot-high, frosted glass and stainless steel pillars honor past community leaders. They were designed by the noted Los Angeles artist, Cheri Gaulke. She is best known for her work with the Metropolitan Transit Authority’s Pasadena Gold Line “art in public places” project.
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