Aug 162014
Lake Merritt
468 Perkins Street
Oakland, CA
Originally shut down during World War II, the Necklace of Lights circling Lake Merritt fell into complete disrepair and remained non-functional for many years, The Lake Merritt Breakfast club started a campaign in the 1980’s to raise money to restore the iconic Necklace of Lights. Once the project was complete, they commissioned Michael H. Casey to produce a stand to hold the dedication plaque.
The sculpture was designed by Sue Associates of Oakland, California. The actual sculpture itself was done by Michael H. Casey. The piece was produced out of cast stone by Michael H. Casey Designs in 1987.
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The cost of the cast stone pedestal was $4000.