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Soldiers and Sailors Monument – Indianapolis – Indiana

August 3, 2022 0 Comments

Soldiers and Sailors Monument - Indianapolis - Indiana

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Soldiers and Sailors Monument located in Monument Circle in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is part of the Indiana World War Memorial Plaza National Historic Landmark District. Built in 1902 it stands more than 284 ft tall. It pays tribute to veterans of the American Revolutionary War, the American Civil War, the Mexican-American War, and the Spanish-American War. The obelisk-shaped monument is built of oolitic limestone from Owen County, Indiana. Architecturally it is considered neoclassical in design.

The monument includes sculptures of George Rogers Clark, William Henry Harrison, James Whitcomb, and Oliver P. Morton.

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Pediment Kentucky State Capitol Building – Frankfort

July 10, 2022 0 Comments

Pediment Kentucky State Capitol Building - Frankfort

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A close-up view of the pediment of the Kentucky State Capitol building in Frankfort. The stone carved figures, starting with the woman at the center, allegorically represent Progress, History, Plenty, Law, Art and Labor. The roman-styled portico of the capitol building was designed by Charles Henry Niehaus and carved by Australian sculptor Peter Rossack.

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Decorated Black Bronze Door – Ohio Supreme Court – Columbus

July 2, 2022 0 Comments

Decorated Black Bronze Door - Ohio Supreme Court - Columbus

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A view of one of three exterior bronze doors at the Ohio Supreme Court, displaying scenes from Ohio pioneer and native american past. The Ohio Supreme Court is located in the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center. The building constructed in 1933 is named after Chief Justice Thomas J. Moyer. It features the architectural designs of Harry Hake, and Alvin Meyer, and is features Art Deco and Beaux Arts elements. The Ohio Supreme Court is located in the state capital of Columbus.

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