Nittany Lion Weathervane
2001
Commissioned as gift for Penn. State University
Copper with stainless steel infrastructure
120”L x 60” H x 48” W
Beaver Stadium, State College, PA

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Commissioned by Penn State Alumnae Dr. Joel Myer, founder of AccuWeather weather forecasting system, the completed weathervane is the largest full-bodied weathervane in the world. Sculpted to depict the University’s mascot, the fabled Nittany Lion, the 2,300 lb. work measures over 10 ft. in length, 3 ft. in width and 9 ft. in height. Remarkably, the weathervane requires just over 4 knots of wind to identify wind direction from its perch atop the newly renovated 106,500 seat Beaver Stadium in State College, PA. The weathervane is enjoyed nationwide whenever Penn State University football games are televised.