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Cherry Valley Monument Company,
Viscosi, John, Jr.,
Rock of Ages Corporation,
History -- United States
Animal -- Bird
Figure group
Occupation -- Military
Architecture exterior -- Military
Sculpture
Outdoor Sculpture -- New York -- Gloversville
World War II Memorial, (sculpture).
Artist:
Cherry Valley Monument Company, fabricator.
Viscosi, John, Jr., designer.
Rock of Ages Corporation, fabricator.
Title:
World War II Memorial, (sculpture).
Medium:
Granite.
Dimensions:
H. 7 ft. 6 in. x W. 37 ft.
Inscription:
(On front of central granite stele:) IN HONOR AN DIN MEMORY/OF THE MEN AND WOMEN/FROM FULTON COUNTY/WHO SERVED IN THE /ARMED FORCES OF/THE UNITED STATES/ WWII / 1941-1945 / We Will Remember unsigned
Description:
The memorial consists of a central granite stele inscribed and carved in relief with an image of an eagle, surrounded by a circular arrangement of steles carved in relief with battle scenes.
Subject:
History -- United States -- World War II
Animal -- Bird -- Eagle
Figure group
Occupation -- Military -- Soldier
Architecture exterior -- Military -- Battlefield
Object Type:
Sculpture
Outdoor Sculpture -- New York -- Gloversville
Owner:
Administered by City of Gloversville, Department of Public Works, Frontage Road, New York Gloversville, 12078
Located Kingsboro Avenue Park, Kingsboro Avenue, Gloversville, New York
Remarks:
The memorial honors those who served in World War II.
References:
Coryat, Isabel, 2007.
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 78310009
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Inventory of American Sculpture
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