All Blog Posts Tagged 'Statues' (3)

By Mike Clardy, Office of Communications and Marketing

A pair of iconic eagles that have stood watch for more than 50 years at the main gate to Auburn University, at Toomer's Corner, were placed back on their pedestals on Friday, April 13, after having been restored to their original stateliness with the…

From Auburn University's AU HD streaming video, these images are from the Hesiman Statue Ceremony at Jordan-Hare Stadium, April 14, 2012.

For coverage of today's events, visit:

• AuburnTigers.com: Statues Unveiled, Auburn Greats Welcomed `Home'…

AUBURN - A pair of iconic eagles that have stood watch for more than 50 years at the main gate to Auburn University, at Toomer's Corner, were placed back on their pedestals on Friday, April 13, after having been restored to their original stateliness with the assistance of the Auburn University Facilities Management staff and a local company which manages restoration projects.

With a missing beak on one and a damaged wing on the other, the weathered statues were removed from…