Classic Greek Frieze

Artist: Unknown Location: Phillips Middle School, 1015 5th Avenue North Year: 1921-1922 Dimensions: 6 ft H x 23 ft L Medium: Sandstone Description: The frieze along the roofline on the facade of the school depicts classical Greek figures. The building was formerly known as the Fort Dodge Senior High (1922-1959), and the North Junior High School (1959-ca. 1990). Reference: Fort Dodge Historical Preservation Commission, 2006. The information provided about this artwork was compiled as part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture database, designed to provide descriptive and location information on artworks by American artists in public and private collections worldwide. “Classical Greek. Both male and female figures in cultural activities; art, sports, philosophy, industry, etc. Architect William Ittner was best known school architect of the period. Plans called for a frieze, but made no mention of the sculptor.” - Roger Natte Funded by: Website: https://siris-artinventories.si.edu/ipac20/ipac.jsp?&profile=ariall&source=~!siartinventories&uri=full=3100001~!390867~!0#focus