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Commissioners say Arch Memorial statues are deteriorating; city to assist removal ahead of 100th anniversary
Summary
Commissioners reported metal statues at the Arch Memorial have degraded after a century; the city has agreed to help remove the statues, a hauler has been secured, and the city's preservation commission is exploring historic-register nomination ahead of the arch's 100th anniversary.
Commission members told the Historic Preservation Commission on June 1 that century‑old metal statues at the Arch Memorial have degraded and need removal before they fail.
Members said an article in the Calhoun Times highlighted the statues' deterioration. The commission reported the city has agreed to assist with taking the statues down and that a hauler has been secured to remove the materials safely. The city's Historic Preservation Commission is reportedly exploring a nomination for the arch to the historic register in advance of the landmark’s 100th anniversary next year.
Commissioners did not record formal action at the meeting on a preservation grant or contract; staff and the city will coordinate removal and any nomination work.
