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In 1992, George
Greenamyer, a professor of art from Marshfield, Massachusetts was selected
to create a work of art for the new library opened in 1993. Greenamyer designed,
fabricated and installed the steel "gateway" sculpture , located
in front of the library. The sculpture is titled "Longmont - 1871 to
1910."
The sculpture features several narrative figures along the top. These figures
represent historical themes that were researched and suggested by a task force
of Longmont residents. Looking at the sculpture towards the library, the eight
figures are from left to right: 1. One of the original surveyors, Seth Terry,
marks the edge of the town with a "wild animal horn." 2. Elizabeth
Thompson, benefactress of Library hall, stands next to Library hall. 3. The
Colorado Central Railroad brings in more colonists. 4. J.H. Empson stirs currant
jelly in his silver kettle. Next to him is the J. Empson and Daughter Cannery
with Lida Empson on top of the building. 5. A migrant farm worker brings a
sugar beet on a wagon to the sugar factory. 6. Two women carry a piece of
pie on Pumpkin Pie Days. 7. The Chicago Colony office. 8. One of the original
surveyors, Mr. Fawcett, marks the other edge of town with a "wild animal
horn."