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Grand Wood (1891-1942) self portrait. Image courtesy Wikimedia Commons.

Iowa to open rest area honoring artist Grant Wood

Tom Hoepf
Tom Hoepf
Grand Wood (1891-1942) self portrait. Image courtesy Wikimedia Commons.
Grand Wood (1891-1942) self portrait. Image courtesy Wikimedia Commons.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) – Iowa officials have decided to open a new Interstate 380 rest area building and picnic area without all the artwork meant to honor artist Grant Wood.

Iowa Transportation Department rest area administrator Steve McMenamin told The Gazette that the building is complete and ready to be used.

The rest area on northbound I-380 south of Cedar Rapids will feature visual references to the work of the Wood, an eastern Iowa artist and educator who is best known for painting American Gothic.

Officials expect the final pieces of artwork will be installed by Aug. 29. The old rest area building will be torn down so there will be space for a picnic pavilion.

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Information from: The Gazette, http://www.gazetteonline.com/

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Grand Wood (1891-1942) self portrait. Image courtesy Wikimedia Commons.
Grand Wood (1891-1942) self portrait. Image courtesy Wikimedia Commons.