Alba Rosa

1325 Fenwick Lane, Silver Spring, MD 20910

CATEGORIES: Public Art in Silver Spring | Public Art

The name of the work Alba Rosa literally means "red morning" in Italian.  Wedged between two tall buildings, the only time the sun strikes Alba Rosa and its fountain is in the morning.  The symbolism of the artwork deals with the primordial objects of life: the sun, the column, and the arch are all created from the oldest sculpture materials, bronze and granite.  The striations across the disc were cut on-site and represent clouds crossing teh sun.  On a practical note they enhance the flow of water down the surface of the disc.

McDonnell, Joseph Anthony, 1936- , sculptor.
Commissioned by Montgomery County June 1987. Aug. 1988.
Sculpture and base: polished pink granite; Basin: concrete.
Sculpture: approx. Diam. 10 ft. x D. 12 in.; Base: approx. H. 52 in. x W. 52 in.; Basin: approx. W. 145 in. x L. 268 in.

Nearby Restaurants & Dining:

• Oh's Cafeteria (109 feet W)
• Tastee Diner (448 feet SE)
• Mi Rancho Restaurant (569 feet SE)
• Cubano's (581 feet SE)
• Silver Spring Deli, Beer and Wine (603 feet NE)
• David's Cafe (675 feet NW)

Nearby Shopping and Services:

• Curves Fitness center for women (86 feet W)
• John Greenan & Sons, Inc. (128 feet NE)
• Ergonetics (188 feet NW)

Nearby Parking:

• Cameron-Second (Garage 7) (267 feet SE)
• Spring Cameron Garage (Garage 2) (980 feet NE)

Nearby VanGo Stops:

• VanGo: Second Ave and Fenwick Street (366 feet W)
• VanGo: Cameron St @ Tastee Diner (407 feet E)

Nearby Public Transportation:

• Paul S Sarbanes Transit Center (0.21 miles SE)