Suwanee Hosting Another Historical Artifact

The City of Suwanee again is hosting history -- again with an artistic touch.

According to a city news release, a section of the Berlin Wall, which came down in 1989, is on display in front of Suwanee City Hall in Town Center.

The iconic symbol of the Cold War stands about 13 feet tall and weighs 8,000 pounds, the release said. The once-western-facing side of the concrete section features graffiti art that depicts a building, people, and the American flag.

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The wall section is anticipated to be on display in Suwanee for a couple of months, while Auction Management Corporation prepares to auction off the piece.

"We're thrilled to be able to exhibit this section of the Berlin Wall," Suwanee Economic and Community Development Director Denise Brinson said in the release. "It's a cool way to bring an important piece of art and history to area residents. This display fits in well with Suwanee's goal of making art accessible."

In mid-2011, Suwanee also became host to an artifact from the former World Trade Center in New York, which was destroyed in the 9/11 terrorist attack. That artifact, dubbed Remembrance, was formally dedicated in a ceremony at City Hall on September 10, 2011.

The 9/11 artifact is now in storage while Statesboro artist Marc Moulton develops an artistic base for its permanent display. That is expected to be unveiled in September in Town Center Park.

The section of the Berlin Wall now in Suwanee was found in an East Berlin work camp and has been in the Atlanta area since 1991. Current owner DeHaan and Co. Financial Partners plans to auction off the piece, and the exhibit in Suwanee is designed to generate interest.

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