Author: Isaac S. LyonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Monuments
Languages : en
Pages : 20
Book Description
The Washington Monument, Shall it be Built?
Author: Isaac S. LyonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Monuments
Languages : en
Pages : 20
Book Description
The Washington Monument, Shall It Be Built?: An Address to the Citizens of New York (Classic Reprint)
Author: Isaac S. LyonPublisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780332596167
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 22
Book Description
Excerpt from The Washington Monument, Shall It Be Built?: An Address to the Citizens of New York I wish to call your earnest and undivided attention, for a few moments, to a subject of great interest and deep concern to every one of you. I wish to have a little plain talk with you about washington, and that Monument which is yet to be rear ed to his memory. The time was when considerable feeling was manifested upon this subject - when the excitement ran high, among a particular class, in certain localities. Private meetings were held - architects were employed to furnish suitable designs and drawings - advantageous locations were sought after, and even subscription books were talked about: but no public expres si on of the popular will was called for; no demonstration of the the public mind and feeling was solicited. And what was the consequence? The excitement gradually died away the minds of the people were diverted to other objects and a calm now rests upon the whole subject, as noiseless and unbroken as that which broods over the the tomb of the Father of his Coun try, amid the sacred shades of his own peaceful Vernon. Such being the past and present state of affairs, in relation to this great work of love and patriotism, permit me, then, once more to propound the important question: Shall the Washing ton Monument be built? And, if built, where? When how? And by whom shall it be built? With your permission, fellow citizens, I now propose making a few plain, practical and common-sense remarks, in reply to the foregoing interrogatories and I do most fervently pray that they may awaken a feeling in the public mind that shall not be quieted until the Monument shall have been built, or the project be forever abandoned. Let me exhort you to do either one thing or the other and that which you resolve to do, do quick ly. Let there be no more adjournments to a more convenient season. The thing has been permitted to remain in an undecided state too long already. You will, I doubt not, agree with me, that the time for final action and decision in the matter has ar rived, and that longer delay would only expose us to the ridicule of the whole country. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
The Washington Monument, Shall It Be Built?
Author: Joseph Meredith Toner Collection DLCPublisher: Palala Press
ISBN: 9781359593801
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
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WASHINGTON MONUMENT SHALL IT B
Author: Isaac S. 1812?-1882 LyonPublisher: Wentworth Press
ISBN: 9781371129323
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
To the Immortal Name and Memory of George Washington
Author: Louis TorresPublisher:
ISBN: 9781907521287
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
The Washington Monument is one of the most easily recognized structures in America, if not the world, yet the long and tortuous history of its construction is much less well known. Beginning with its sponsorship by the Washington National Monument Society and the grudging support of a largely indifferent Congress, the Monument's 1848 groundbreaking led only to a truncated obelisk, beset by attacks by the Know Nothing Party and lack of secured funding and, from the mid-1850s, to a twenty-year interregnum. It was only 1n 1876 that a Joint Commission of Congress revived the Monument and entrusted its completion to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.In "To the Immortal Name and Memory of George Washington": The United States Corps of Engineers and the Construction of the Washington Monument, historian Louis Torres tells the fascinating story of the Monument, with a particular focus on the efforts of Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Lincoln Casey, Captain George W. Davis, and civilian Corps employee Bernard Richardson Green and the details of how they completed the construction of this great American landmark. The book also includes a discussion and images of the various designs, some of them incredibly elaborate compared to the austere simplicity of the original, and an account of Corps stewardship of the Monument up to its takeover by the National Park Service in 1933. First published in 1985. 148 pages, ill.
Washington's Monument
Author: John Steele GordonPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1620406500
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
The colorful story behind one of America's greatest monuments and of the ancient obelisks of Egypt, now scattered around the world. Conceived soon after the American Revolution ended, the great monument to George Washington was not finally completed until almost a century later; the great obelisk was finished in 1884, and remains the tallest stone structure in the world at 555 feet. The story behind its construction is a largely untold and intriguing piece of American history, which acclaimed historian John Steele Gordon relates with verve, connecting it to the colorful saga of the ancient obelisks of Egypt. Nobody knows how many obelisks were crafted in ancient Egypt, or even exactly how they were created and erected since they are made out of hard granite and few known tools of the time were strong enough to work granite. Generally placed in pairs at the entrances to temples, they have in modern times been ingeniously transported around the world to Istanbul, Paris, London, New York, and many other locations. Their stories illuminate that of the Washington Monument, once again open to the public following earthquake damage, and offer a new appreciation for perhaps the most iconic memorial in the country.
History of the Washington National Monument and Washington National Monument Society
Author: Frederick Loviad HarveyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Washington (D.C.)
Languages : en
Pages : 438
Book Description
The Washington Monument
Author: Kirsten ChangPublisher: Blastoff! Readers
ISBN: 9781618914958
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces the Washington Monument to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--
The Washington Monument
Author: Susan AshleyPublisher: Gareth Stevens
ISBN: 9780836841442
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
The tallest structure in Washington, D.C., the Washington Monument occupies an important place in U.S. history. The Washington Monument helps readers learn about the reasons for building the monument, its ancient design, and its location on the National Mall. Book jacket.
The Washington Monument
Author: Barbara M. LindePublisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
ISBN: 1538229005
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
This 555-foot high marble obelisk is an imposing presence on the National Mall, much as George Washington was an imposing presence during his time as president and now in our nation's history. From its inception to its current renovations, inquisitive readers will learn how and when the monument was built, and what happened when the project ran out of money. Eye-catching photographs show the inside and the outside of the monument. Readers will surely be motivated to put a visit to the monument on their wish lists.