The idea of sneaking a bit of whimsy into an otherwise staid, serious, and most importantly, expensive building, would have tickled the fancy of everyone involved, with added merriment to be had when the owner passed through the entrance without noticing the clever comedies occurring overhead. Or better yet, when an owner made comments that seemed to misinterpret the scuplture as something straight-laced, as if to set humorous limericks to classical music. “There once was a man from Manhattan…”

As with today’s crop circles, one wishes that the artists would step forward and say even a few words about the ideas behind their designs. However, in both cases, the anonymity factor sparks curiosity and speculation, adding to the viewer’s appreciation of the work itself. And today, we can visit our nearest large city with binoculars, on a visual treasure hunt to see if we can spot any of these things for ourselves.