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Arnold, Hillis,
Mackey, Eugene J., Jr.,
Murphy & Mackey,
History -- United States
Figure group
Occupation -- Military
Object -- Weapon
State of Being -- Evil
State of Being -- Death
Allegory -- Religion
Obelisk
Relief
Outdoor Sculpture -- Missouri -- St. Louis
Sculpture
World War II Memorial Court of Honor, (sculpture).
Artist:
Arnold, Hillis, 1906- , sculptor.
Mackey, Eugene J., Jr., architect.
Murphy & Mackey, architectural firm.
Title:
World War II Memorial Court of Honor, (sculpture).
Other Titles:
World War II Memorial, (sculpture).
Dates:
1945. Dedicated May 30, 1948.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Sculpture: limestone; Base: red granite.
Dimensions:
Sculpture: approx. 40 ft. x 10 ft. 2 in. x 5 ft. 9 in.; Base: approx. 1 ft. 6 in. x 16 ft. 9 in. x 17 ft. 2 in.
Inscription:
Saint Louis World War II Memorial Committee/Mayor Aloys P. Kaufmann - Honorary Chairman/Peter S. Miravalle - General Chairman. Erected by the Board of Public Service - Milton M. Kinsey - President/Eugene J. Mackey Jr. Architect/Hollis Arnold Sculptor (On bronze plaque on sculpture:) TO OUR SONS/AND DAUGHTERS/WHO GAVE THEIR/LIVES FOR GOD/AND COUNTRY-/THEIR LOYALTY/COURAGE AND/FAITH WILL LIVE/IN THE HEART OF/A GRATEFUL CITY/- MDCDXLV - signed
Description:
Obelisk-shaped limestone with carved relief of family scene, war, death and ascending into heaven images. Set of bronze plaques inscribed with names of St. Louisans who lost their lives in World War II. Plaza area surrounded by limestone walls which hold red granite plaques that are inscribed with names of those who died in World War II (16 slabs/plaques, with names listed alphabetically). Center of Plaza has grass area flanked north and south by shrubs, east with reclining red granite plaque inscribed with names of those lost in Korean war, west with those lost in Vietnam.
Subject:
History -- United States -- World War II
Figure group
Occupation -- Military -- Soldier
Object -- Weapon -- Gun
State of Being -- Evil -- War
State of Being -- Death
Allegory -- Religion -- Salvation
Object Type:
Obelisk
Relief
Outdoor Sculpture -- Missouri -- St. Louis
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by City of St. Louis, Board of Public Service, City Hall, Twelfth and Market Streets, St. Louis, Missouri 63103
Located Memorial Plaza, Between 13th & 14th and Chestnut & Market Streets, St. Louis, Missouri
Remarks:
Donated by St. Louis War Memorial Committee. Commissioned for an estimated cost of $100,000. Architect Eugene J. Mackey, Jr. and architectural firm Murphy & Mackey were responsible for the plaza design. IAS files contain copy from unpublished 1969 Mayor's report, "Public Art St. Louis," which includes transcription of nearby dedication plaque.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Missouri, St. Louis survey, 1993.
McCue, George, "Sculpture City: St. Louis," New York: Hudson Hills Press, 1988, pg. 112-113.
Illustration:
Image on file.
McCue, George, "Sculpture City: St. Louis," New York: Hudson Hills Press, 1988, pg. 112.
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 87810017
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