Magonigle, H. Van Buren The Liberty Memorial was created by H. Van Buren Magonigle in the early 1920s in the Egyptian Revival style. He used as a model photographs of temples in Egypt and Greece for inspiration.
The memorial consists of three large blocks of polished granite with high polish on the surface. These blocks stand about 12 feet tall and are surrounded by smaller stones set in a gravel circle. The central block is divided into four parts by low walls made of smooth stone. On each side of the center block are eight similar but separate pieces that form two rows of four statues each. Each statue is cast in one piece and shows a woman representing America holding her head up high and looking forward. Her right hand is placed on her chest while her left arm is bent at the elbow. Around her neck is a medallion with the words "Liberty" and "Equality" stamped on it.
In addition to being an artist, Magonigle was also a writer and educator. He came from a family of artists and was self-taught. He spent several years in Europe where he learned the techniques of sculpting in marble and bronze. When he returned home he established himself as a leading sculptor in the nation. His work can be seen in many places including the Supreme Court Building in Washington, D.
Jesse Clyde Nichols (J.C.), a real estate entrepreneur, was an outspoken supporter of the Liberty Monument. The city was assisted in acquiring the property for the memorial by William Volker, a businessman and philanthropist. George Kessler, the creator of the memorial's landscaping, died on August 30. 1872, just two months after its completion.
The memorial was designed by Daniel Chester French (D.C.) who also designed the Lincoln Memorial. French was inspired by Giuseppe Garibaldi's victory over the monarchy in Italy. The completed monument was dedicated on April 24, 1891. It cost $150,000 ($1.5 million in today's dollars) to build.
French used white Vermont marble for the base, shaft, and four faces of the monument. Above the faces is an orb with a gilt star inside it. On the back of the monument is a carved representation of America at her birthright. In the background are seen the colors of the nations that have fought against American independence: red for Britain, white for France, blue for Austria, orange for Spain, and green for Germany.
Lincoln Memorial Architects/Henry Bacon
Builders of the Lincoln Memorial The Lincoln Memorial, built by New York architect Henry Bacon, sits at the west end of the National Mall as a neoclassical homage to the 16th President of the United States. From 1914 to 1922, the memorial was built during an eight-year period.
The Lincoln Memorial is a US national memorial dedicated to Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States. It is a neoclassical temple located at the western end of the National Mall in Washington, D.C., across from the Washington Monument. Henry Bacon designed the monument. His son, John Wesley Bonner, completed his father's design after his death, and it was then assembled by blacksmith William Bell (who also made the first steps of the Washington Monument). The memorial was built between 1872 and 1890 to honor Lincoln and as a tribute to the nation's youth. A copy of the Gettysburg Address written by Lincoln while he was attending law school at the Capital City University in Lancaster, Pennsylvania can be found on the interior wall of the temple.
The Lincoln Memorial was originally called the National Museum and Library for the Promotion of Agriculture. It was renamed in Lincoln's honor when it was built in 1892-1895. The original plan was to have an extensive collection of American agriculture including livestock, crops, industry, and government programs but due to budget cuts only agricultural exhibits were created. Today the museum covers several topics related to American history including art, architecture, civil rights, diplomacy, entertainment, food, fashion, film, music, sports, and television.
You can visit the Lincoln Memorial during the day but you need a special pass that is available online or by phone.
Piccirilli Brothers, French's long-time colleagues, were commissioned to carve a considerably larger sculpture in marble from a quarry near Tate, Georgia. French's concept was translated to the enormous marble slabs over the course of a year.
The Lincoln Memorial is a national memorial in the United States dedicated to Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States. It is located across from the Washington Monument on the western end of the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
One of Lincoln's White House secretaries, John Hay, advocated for the Potomac site, noting that the monument should stand alone, distinctive, and calm. The structure was dedicated on Memorial Day, May 30, 1922, 57 years after Lincoln's death. Approximately 100,000 people attended his funeral and burial site.
The Lincoln Memorial is one of the National Mall's most popular attractions. It stands on a marble platform above a wall with eight granite steps leading up to a large open area surrounded by four statues each measuring 12 feet high and weighing more than 20 tons. The statues are of Liberty, Justice, Wisdom, and Truth. They were sculpted by Joseph Anton Wagner and inaugurated in 1872 and 1880, respectively.
Lincoln led the nation out of war and restored its faith in government. He preserved the union and abolished slavery. Today, he is regarded as a national hero.
The memorial is located at 5th and Independence Avenue SE, across from the Capitol. You can reach it by walking along the east side of the National Mall or by taking the Metro to Federal Triangle or Smithsonian Park/Pentagon City stations.
The Lincoln Memorial is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except for federal holidays. Admission is free.
The Liberty Memorial was named a National Historic Landmark on September 20, 2006, the year it was finished. Beginning in December 2011, a comprehensive restoration with a cost estimate of $5 million was performed. The work included repair of damage caused by rainwater penetration and exposure to the elements over time, as well as cleaning debris from inside the monument.
The memorial was designed by New York City architect Edward Lippincott Tilton who also designed the Roosevelt Memorial. It was built by the Chicago firm of Graham, Anderson, MacBeth & Company at a cost of $1.5 million (1938 dollars). The total number of tons of metal used in its construction is estimated to be more than 13,000 pounds.
The memorial is an artwork and museum in one structure, which contains some of the largest statues in the world. The figures represent those who died in both world wars, and include an American Indian, African American, and Hispanic American man. There are also two women; one representing Europe and the other America. These figures are based on real people who have been identified through modern research methods.
The statue of Lady Justice in the Memorial's entrance courtyard was cast in one piece and weighs about 15,000 pounds.
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