Owner of Moran Iron Works, Tom Moran spends a lot of his spare time
working on creative metal artwork. Not only does he put in a full day of work with
the crew, but you will often find him working after hours on the artwork.
Since 1989,
Moran Iron Works has constructed a unique and intriguing float to
enter in the Onaway, Michigan Fourth of July parade. The float entry is the
town’s best kept secret until the community sees it for the first time on July
Fourth. The anticipation and excitement each year for everyone to see what Tom has
come up with is worth all the extra time put into each one of these projects.
Most of these sculptures are located in Northern Michigan, so everyone has a chance to
admire some of Onaway's treasured artwork.
Individual Pieces
Name: Gerald R. Ford
Year: 2012
Info: Large Scale bust of the 38th President
Location: Moran Iron Works' Field, M-68 Hwy Onaway, MI
Name: The Lexington
Year: 2011
Info: A loose replica of the 1776 Revolutionary War Ship
Location: Rogers City MI
Name: Mobile Robot Man
Year: 2010
Info: Mobile articulated robot, shoots smoke and fire
Location: M-68 Hwy, Onaway MI
Name: Abe Lincoln
Year: 2009
Info: Large Scale Bust of President Lincoln
Location: UAW, Onaway
Name: Miss Liberty
Year: 2008
Info: Large Scale Bust of Lady Liberty
Location: M-68 Hwy, Onaway MI
Name: Unknown Soldier
Year: 2007
Info: Paying tribute to all soldiers
Location: Jesse Besser Museum, Alpena MI
Name: Atlas
Year: 2006
Info: Holding the World made of Tools
Location: G&T Used Truck & Auto Parts, Chesterfield Township, MI
Name: Community Connected Globe
Year: 2005
Info: Showing how we are all connected
Location: Cheboygan Community Hospital, Cheboygan MI
