Torrington War Memorial, (sculpture).

Torrington War Memorial, (sculpture).

Hunt, William E., 1873-1935, architect.

Jackson, Thomas E., contractor.

Torrington War Memorial, (sculpture).

Cornerstone laid Aug. 30, 1924. Dedicated Nov. 11, 1924.

Sculpture: Maine granite with bronze tablets; Flagpole: steel; Base: flagstone.

Sculpture with flagpole: approx. 75 x 12 x 12 ft.; Base: approx. 15 in. x 32 ft. x 32 ft.

(On north face, lower pedestal:) THIS MEMORIAL RECORDS THE DEVOTION OF THE SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF TORRINGTON WHO IN THE HOUR OF NEED GAVE THEIR SERVICES TO THEIR COUNTRY. PUTTING HONOR AND DUTY ABOVE SAFETY THEY SOUGHT NOT GLORY BUT THE GOOD OF THEIR COUNTRY AND HUMANITY. ERECTED BY THE GRATEFUL CITY AND PEOPLE OF TORRINGTON. (Ten additional text plaques) unsigned

Octagonal pedestal is topped with a smaller octagonal pedestal which serves as a flagstaff. Four additional markers or wings protrude from the corners of the octagonal form, creating surfaces for commemorative plaques. The base of the flagpole is an urn-shaped structure. The work stands on an elevated terrace.

History -- United States -- Military history

History -- United States -- Revolution

History -- United States -- Spanish American War

History -- United States -- Civil War

History -- United States -- World War I

Outdoor Sculpture -- Connecticut -- Torrington

Administered by City of Torrington, Parks and Recreation Department, 101 Litchfield Street, Torrington, Connecticut 06790

Located Coe Park, Between Litchfield & South Main Streets, Torrington, Connecticut 06790

Erected by the City of Torrington shortly after World War I for $20,000. The granite is from Crotch Island, Maine. The monument originally contained tablets dedicated to Torrington citizens who served in the Revolutionary War, Civil War, Spanish American War and World War I. These inscriptions were written by Rev. Chauncey Linsley, rector of Trinity Church, Torrington. Plaques have since been added for World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. The monument is listed as a contributing object in the Downtown Torrington National Register District. IAS files include the text of the plaques.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Connecticut survey, 1993.

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