Monumental Neptune statue is taking shape.(Virginia Beach Beacon) From: The Virginian Pilot | Date: May 29, 2005 | COPYRIGHT 2005 The Virginian Pilot-Ledger Star. All rights reserved. Reproduced with the permission of the Dialog Corporation by Gale Group. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Byline: PATRICK EVANS-HYLTON

OCEANFRONT -- BY PATRICK EVANS-HYLTON

THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT

OCEANFRONT - A statue of mythical proportions is coming to the Virginia Beach Oceanfront.

Really.

In ancient lore, King Neptune was ruler of the seas. Soon, a statue of the Roman god will rise over the Boardwalk. It will be one of the largest bronze statues in the United States, standing more than 26 feet and weighing more than 14 tons.