Opus 40

One man's six-acre monument to the quarryman

Category Strange Statues, Outsider Architecture

Image of Opus 40 located in Saugerties, New York, US
Image of Opus 40 located in Saugerties, New York, US Image of Opus 40 located in Saugerties, New York, US
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To create a monument to the men who worked in the quarries, Harvey Fite began a 40 year project called "Opus 40." Alone and using only traditional tools, Harvey worked from 1938 to 1972 on this "Opus". The sprawling sculpture of ramps, terraces, and bridges of dry fit blue stone is a wonder which envelops the viewer.

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  • Hours Memorial Day to Columbus Day 11:30 A.M. - 5 P.M. Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holiday Mondays
  • Website Opus 40
  • Address 50 Fite Road, Saugerties, United States
  • Cost $10 Adults $7 Students and Seniors $3 School Age Children Children under 6 free
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  • & Anonymous August 19, 2010
    my grandfather, who I never met, worked in the quarries . My mother, RIP, grew up in Sawkill, then in Kingston. She often spoke of her father. Would love to visit. Do you have a website or email?