Pasaquan
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Nearest city: | Buena Vista, Georgia |
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Built: | 1957 |
Architect: | Martin, Eddie Owens; et al. |
Governing body: | Private |
NRHP Reference#: | 08000833[1] |
Added to NRHP: | August 27, 2008 |
Pasaquan is a 7-acre (28,000 m2) compound near Buena Vista, Georgia. It was created by an eccentric artist named Eddie Owens Martin (1908-1986), who called himself St. EOM. The site is maintained by the Pasaquan Preservation Society.
Pasaquan is an internationally renowned art site, and consists of six major structures, including a redesigned 1885 farmhouse, painted concrete sculptures, and 4 acres (16,000 m2) of painted masonry concrete walls.
In September, 2008, Pasaquan was accepted for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.[1]
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