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| - I was in the area visiting familia and staying up the road at the Marriot Springfield Suites. Took a walk (Note: stay on the East side of Scottsdale Road, if you walk, the other side is inexplicably closed to pedestrians. There is a sidewalk but then it abruptly ends stranding you in the middle of a gnarly intersection...trust me, AZ drivers are complete lunatics, and they despise pedestrians, so please exercise caution)
Scottsdale is actually my hometown of sorts. I spent my teenage to early 20's years in this town. Its fun to be a tourist now.
Was surprised to learn this spire is somewhat legit. That credibility is difficult to find in a city full of chain restaurants, Walgreens, rich white people and mega-resorts. Reading the bronze placard, I learned it was designed by a disciple/student of big Frank LW. Cool.
It is pretty impressive up close. The location is somewhat unfortunate, that corner of Scottsdale and Bell is Uber - busy and very loud. When you take a pic (see mine) you will either see a busy road in the background, or "Romano's Macaroni Grill" awnings. Typical Scottsdale views.
The fountain and resulting reflection pool was a nice little spot to contemplate, and watch birdies flit around. I recommend coming here early morning to beat the heat in summertime. Bring water.
Not much else to see, save a few other bronze sculptures. I would also check it out at night, when its lit, but again, beware of the traffic if you are on foot. Maybe stroll out there after dining at RMG.
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