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Walton opens Crystal Bridges

1st visitors surprised at variety

Posted: November 12, 2011 at 5:53 a.m.

Jason Ivester
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art grand opening Streamers shoot into the air above the crowd during the grand opening ceremonies for the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art on the Bentonville square on Friday, Nov. 11, 2011.

There’s a reason Norman Rockwell’s iconic Rosie the Riveter painting resonates with John Douglas, who was 6 years old during the United States’ early involvement in World War II.

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Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art grand opening Museum Executive Director Don Bacigalupi and Alice Walton watch the th... (By: Jason Ivester)

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Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art grand opening Architect Moshe Safdie walks through the restaurant, "Eleven," durin... (By: Jason Ivester)

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Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art grand opening University of Central Arkansas students Theresa Ebinger (cq) (left) ... (By: Jason Ivester)

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Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art grand opening Bentonville High School students sing during the grand opening cerem... (By: Jason Ivester)

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