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History -- United States
Outdoor Sculpture -- Pennsylvania -- Danville
Sculpture
World War II Monument, (sculpture).
Artist:
Unknown, sculptor.
Title:
World War II Monument, (sculpture).
Other Titles:
Montour County's World War Memorial, (sculpture).
Dates:
Dedicated July 4, 1949.
Medium:
Plaque: marble; Tablet: bronze; Monument: stone, brick, and metal.
Dimensions:
Approx. H. 20 ft. x Diam. 17.5 ft.
Inscription:
(Marble plaque on interior of monument, incised lettering:) 1941 (wreath) 1945/IN MEMORY OF/THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR/THEIR COUNTRY IN WORLD WAR II/(list of fifty-one names follows) (Five bronze plaques on interior columns of monument: Honor Roll names) unsigned
Description:
An octagonal stone structure with arched openings and a domed metal roof, a brick floor, and marble and bronze commemorative plaques. Steps lead up to the structure on all sides.
Subject:
History -- United States -- World War II
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- Pennsylvania -- Danville
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by Borough of Danville, 235 Mill Street, Danville, Pennsylvania 17821
Located Memorial Park, Bloom Street, Danville, Pennsylvania 17821
Remarks:
The monument commemorates the World War II soldiers of Montour County, Pennsylvania. IAS files contain a photocopy of the dedication program, and listing of Honor Roll names and honored deceased.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Pennsylvania survey, 1995.
Illustration:
Image on file.
Note:
The information provided about this artwork was compiled as part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture database, designed to provide descriptive and location information on artworks by American artists in public and private collections worldwide.
Repository:
Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture, Smithsonian American Art Museum, P.O. Box 37012, MRC 970, Washington, D.C. 20013-7012
Control Number:
IAS PA001370
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Inventory of American Sculpture
PA001370
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