Valley Bronze


Joseph is most noted for its cast-bronze sculpture, thanks in part to Valley Bronze, one of the nation's largest foundries. It's known for its fine-art bronze castings as well as more utilitarian (ish) projects like the bas-relief doors on a cathedral in Spokane. Tours get into the techniques, challenges and wonders of how it all comes together.


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