Lincoln The Mystic

''Lincoln the Mystic'', also known as the Abraham Lincoln Memorial, is a bronze statue by James Earle Fraser (sculptor), James Earle Fraser.
It is located at Lincoln Park (Jersey City), Lincoln Park in Hudson County, New Jersey, near the beginning of the Lincoln Highway.

A full size bronze replica stands in front of the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University.

History

The sculpture cost $75,000, which was raised by popular subscription. The Lincoln Association of Jersey City commissioned Fraser to design and build the park memorial, which was dedicated on June 14, 1930. The association was also influential in the renaming of West Side Park for President Abraham Lincoln.

The inscription reads:"Lincoln Memorial, (sculpture)"
''SIRIS''

(On sculpture near base, raised letters:)

J. E. FRASER. SCULPTOR

(copyright symbol) 1929

(Around base:)

MDCCCLXV . MDCCCIX

(Around base, incised letters:)

ABRAHAM LINCOLN S. Kunst FDRY NYC signed Founder's mark appears.

The wall behind the sculpture bears the inscription:

WITH MALICE TOWARD NONE AND CHARITY FOR ALL.

On one side of wall:

THAT GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE

BY THE PEOPLE FOR THE PEOPLE

SHALL NOT PERISH FROM THE EARTH.

On other side of wall:

LET US HAVE FAITH THAT RIGHT MAKES MIGHT

AND IN THAT FAITH LET US TO THE END

DARE TO DO OUR DUTY AS WE UNDERSTAND IT.

See also

*Route of the Lincoln Highway#New Jersey, Route of the Lincoln Highway
*''Seated Lincoln''
*List of statues of Abraham Lincoln
*List of public art in Jersey City, New Jersey
*List of sculptures of presidents of the United States

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1929 establishments in New Jersey
1929 sculptures
Buildings and structures in Jersey City, New Jersey
Buildings and structures in Hudson County, New Jersey
Bronze sculptures in New Jersey
Bronze sculptures in New York (state)
Monuments and memorials to Abraham Lincoln in the United States
Monuments and memorials in New Jersey
Monuments and memorials in Syracuse, New York
Outdoor sculptures in New Jersey
Statues in New Jersey
Sculptures of men in New Jersey
Statues of Abraham Lincoln
Tourist attractions in Jersey City, New Jersey
Works by James Earle Fraser (sculptor)
Public art in Jersey City, New Jersey

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