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Soldiers' And Sailors' Monument (Allentown, Pennsylvania)
Monuments memorializing both soldiers and sailors may refer to (alphabetized by state and locale): * Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Arch (Hartford, Connecticut) * Soldiers and Sailors Monument (New Haven), Connecticut * Soldiers and Sailors Monument (Delphi, Indiana) * Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (Indianapolis), Indiana * Union Soldiers and Sailors Monument, Baltimore, Maryland * Soldiers and Sailors Monument (Boston), Massachusetts * Michigan Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, Detroit, Michigan * Soldiers and Sailors Monument (Nashua, New Hampshire) * Soldiers and Sailors Monument, Tennent, New Jersey * Soldiers and Sailors Monument, in Lafayette Square (Buffalo), New York * Soldiers' and Sailors' Arch, Brooklyn, New York, in the Grand Army Plaza * Lewis County Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, Lowville, New York * Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (Manhattan), New York * Soldiers and Sailors Monument (Jamaica, Queens, New York) * Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (Rochester, New ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soldiers' And Sailors' Memorial Arch
The Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch in Bushnell Park, Hartford, Connecticut, honors the 4,000 Hartford citizens who served in the American Civil War, including 400 who died for the Union cause. It is notable as the first permanent triumphal arch to be built in America. History The arch's conception dates from October 21, 1879, when a committee formed to sponsor a competition (held in 1881). The committee declined to approve any of the winning schemes and in 1884 awarded the commission to the Hartford based architect George Keller (architect), George Keller. He produced an eclectic design with two Norman towers flanking a Gothic arch, decorated with a classical frieze, embellished with statues modeled by the Swiss-born sculptor Albert Entress (1846-1926). The arch, built with brownstone from Portland, Connecticut, was completed in 1886 at a cost of about $60,000, and dedicated on September 17, 1886. The north frieze, by Samuel James Kitson, tells a story of war with (on the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soldiers And Sailors Monument (Syracuse, New York)
Soldiers and Sailors Monument (1908–1911) is a Beaux-Arts monument in Syracuse, New York, dedicated to the 12,265 men of Onondaga County who served in the Civil War.Soldiers and Sailors Monument from SIRIS. It was designed by architect and includes two bronze sculptures, ''The Call to Arms'' and ''An Incident at Gettysburg'' by |
Soldiers And Sailors Memorial Hall And Museum
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum (or often simply Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall) is a National Register of Historic Places landmark in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. It is the largest memorial in the United States dedicated solely to honoring all branches of military veterans and service personnel. It was conceived by the Grand Army of the Republic in the 1890s as a way for Pittsburgh and Allegheny County to honor the dwindling ranks of its American Civil War veterans; it was built on what had served as the army mustering ground during the Civil War. The Memorial today represents all branches of the service and honors both career and citizen soldiers who have served the United States throughout its history. Architect Henry Hornbostel designed the memorial in 1907. Dedicated in 1910, the building is in the Beaux-Arts style and is heroic in scale. It is located in the Oakland section of Pittsburgh at 4141 Fifth Avenue (although the walkway leading to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soldiers And Sailors Memorial Coliseum
The Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Coliseum (a.k.a. Veterans Memorial Coliseum, The Coliseum, Evansville Coliseum) is a multi-purpose auditorium and meeting space in downtown Evansville, Indiana. History The Coliseum was erected as a tribute to the men of Vanderburgh County, Indiana, Vanderburgh County who fought in the American Civil War and Spanish–American War. After several old buildings were torn down, the cornerstone of the 66,000-square-foot facility was laid May 9, 1916. Construction concluded in March 1917 and the Coliseum was formally dedicated April 18, 1917, right around the time the United States was joining World War I. The original construction cost $180,000. ''Note:'' This includes and Accompanying photographs The neoclassical architecture, neoclassical coliseum was designed by Shopbell & Company and provided the community with its first modern facility for conventions and other public gatherings. The ceremonial aspect of the building was heightened by placin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Libby Hill, Richmond
Libby Hill is a small neighborhood in Richmond, Virginia. Libby Hill is located on the southeastern spur of Church Hill, overlooking the James River and the Lucky Strike building. It is known for Libby Hill Park and "The View that Named Richmond". The Libby Hill neighborhood is entirely within the St. John's Church Historic District. History Homes have existed on Libby Hill since at least 1796. Prominent early residents include Governor George W. Smith and Colonel George Mayo Carrington. Both the Smith and Carrington houses are no longer standing. The oldest building in Libby Hill is the Gentry-Strokes-Crew house at 2718 North 27th St. Built in 1839 by John Gentry, this house has undergone many changes since its construction. The neighborhood is named for Luther Libby, who built his home on the corner of Main St. and 29th St. in 1851. Luther Libby is also the namesake of the notorious Libby Prison, even though he had no influence in the operations of the prison. Another ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soldiers And Sailors Monument (Providence)
Monuments memorializing both soldiers and sailors may refer to (alphabetized by state and locale): * Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Arch (Hartford, Connecticut) * Soldiers and Sailors Monument (New Haven), Connecticut * Soldiers and Sailors Monument (Delphi, Indiana) * Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (Indianapolis), Indiana * Union Soldiers and Sailors Monument, Baltimore, Maryland * Soldiers and Sailors Monument (Boston), Massachusetts * Michigan Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, Detroit, Michigan * Soldiers and Sailors Monument (Nashua, New Hampshire) * Soldiers and Sailors Monument, Tennent, New Jersey * Soldiers and Sailors Monument, in Lafayette Square (Buffalo, New York) * Soldiers' and Sailors' Arch, Brooklyn, New York, in the Grand Army Plaza * Lewis County Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, Lowville, New York * Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (Manhattan), New York * Soldiers and Sailors Monument (Jamaica, Queens, New York) * Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (Rochester, Ne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soldiers And Sailors Monument (Lancaster, Pennsylvania)
The Soldiers and Sailors Monument is a tall Gothic Revival memorial which stands in Penn Square in downtown Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It was dedicated on July 4, 1874, at its present site on the Northeast intersection of King and Queen Streets. The monument's original intention was to pay tribute to Lancastrian Union soldiers killed during the American Civil War. However, today the Soldiers and Sailors Monument also represents those who have served in subsequent American military conflicts. The 1744 Treaty of Lancaster between the British and Iroquois was signed in the old Lancaster courthouse which stood on the site of the monument at the time. The Soldiers and Sailors Monument also stands on the exact spot where the Second Continental Congress met during the American Revolutionary War on September 27, 1777, in the old Lancaster Courthouse. The courthouse was built in 1739 but later burned down in 1784, rebuilt 1787 to serve as State House from 1799 to 1812 and reverting as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soldiers And Sailors Of The Confederacy Monument
A soldier is a person who is a member of an army. A soldier can be a conscripted or volunteer enlisted person, a non-commissioned officer, or an officer. Etymology The word ''soldier'' derives from the Middle English word , from Old French or , meaning mercenary, from , meaning shilling's worth or wage, from or , shilling. The word is also related to the Medieval Latin , meaning soldier (literally, "one having pay"). These words ultimately derive from the Late Latin word , referring to an Ancient Roman coin used in the Byzantine Empire. Occupational designations In most armies use of the word "soldier" has taken on a more general meaning due to the increasing specialization of military occupations that require different areas of knowledge and skill-sets. As a result, "soldiers" are referred to by names or ranks which reflect an individual's military occupation specialty arm, service, or branch of military employment, their type of unit, or operational employment or technic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soldiers' And Sailors' Monument (Allentown, Pennsylvania)
Monuments memorializing both soldiers and sailors may refer to (alphabetized by state and locale): * Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Arch (Hartford, Connecticut) * Soldiers and Sailors Monument (New Haven), Connecticut * Soldiers and Sailors Monument (Delphi, Indiana) * Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (Indianapolis), Indiana * Union Soldiers and Sailors Monument, Baltimore, Maryland * Soldiers and Sailors Monument (Boston), Massachusetts * Michigan Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, Detroit, Michigan * Soldiers and Sailors Monument (Nashua, New Hampshire) * Soldiers and Sailors Monument, Tennent, New Jersey * Soldiers and Sailors Monument, in Lafayette Square (Buffalo), New York * Soldiers' and Sailors' Arch, Brooklyn, New York, in the Grand Army Plaza * Lewis County Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, Lowville, New York * Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (Manhattan), New York * Soldiers and Sailors Monument (Jamaica, Queens, New York) * Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (Rochester, New ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soldiers' And Sailors' Monument (Cleveland)
The Cuyahoga County Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument is a major Civil War monument in Cleveland, Ohio, honoring the more than 9,000 individuals from Cuyahoga County who served the Union throughout the war. It was dedicated on July 4, 1894, and is located on the southeast quadrant of Public Square in Downtown Cleveland. It was designed by architect and Civil War veteran Levi Scofield, who also created the monument's sculptures. The monument is regularly open to the public, free of charge. History and construction Planning (1880–1890) On October 22, 1879, a meeting of Civil War veterans took place in Cleveland, wherein an idea to build a monument was proposed. At this meeting, a resolution was unanimously approved, “to appoint a committee of three, whose duty it will be to formulate a plan for the erection of a suitable monument or memorial to commemorate the Union Soldiers and Sailors of Cuyahoga County.” Shortly thereafter, a convention of the soldiers and sailors of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soldiers And Sailors Monument (Raleigh, North Carolina)
Monuments memorializing both soldiers and sailors may refer to (alphabetized by state and locale): * Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Arch (Hartford, Connecticut) * Soldiers and Sailors Monument (New Haven), Connecticut * Soldiers and Sailors Monument (Delphi, Indiana) * Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (Indianapolis), Indiana * Union Soldiers and Sailors Monument, Baltimore, Maryland * Soldiers and Sailors Monument (Boston), Massachusetts * Michigan Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, Detroit, Michigan * Soldiers and Sailors Monument (Nashua, New Hampshire) * Soldiers and Sailors Monument, Tennent, New Jersey * Soldiers and Sailors Monument, in Lafayette Square (Buffalo, New York) * Soldiers' and Sailors' Arch, Brooklyn, New York, in the Grand Army Plaza * Lewis County Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, Lowville, New York * Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (Manhattan), New York * Soldiers and Sailors Monument (Jamaica, Queens, New York) * Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (Rochester, Ne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
