Artist: Ryan Brayak

The gateway emulates Father Marquette’s canoe, towers 10 ft. tall, and is made of weathered corten steel. Engraved along the perimeter of the arches is a map depicting Father Marquette’s journey.

“My background research has opened (my) eyes to the interesting and very challenging life which Father Marquette led,” Brayak said. “I plan to draw upon some of the physical artifacts of Father Marquette’s life, like canoes, the Great Lakes, and rivers, along with the contours of the site to develop my designs.”

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