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Civil War Monument, (sculpture). Artist:  Capitol Hill Monument Company, fabricator. Title:  Civil War Monument, (sculpture). Dates:  Dedicated June 1, 1917. Digital Reference:  Medium:  Sculpture: Barre granite; Base: Barre granite. Dimensions:  Sculpture: approx. 6 x 2.5 x 2.5 ft. Base: approx. 20 x 12 x 12 ft. Inscription:  (On base:) DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF OUR/FALLEN HEROES OF 1861-1865 Description:  Uniformed Civil War soldier stands atop a base shaft. The figure wears a long coat, cap and moustache. He holds his rifle in front of him with both hands around the barrel and the butt at his feet. Subject:  History -- United States -- Civil War Figure male -- Full length Occupation -- Military -- Soldier Dress -- Uniform -- Military Uniform Object Type:  Outdoor Sculpture -- Iowa -- Albia Sculpture Owner:  Monroe County Courthouse, Albia, Iowa Remarks:  Monument was initiated by the Sons of Veterans and cost $4,500. IAS files include transcript of news article from the Albia Union, June 1, 1917, which details dedication ceremonies. References:  Save Outdoor Sculpture, Iowa survey, 1996. 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 IA000288   Copy/Holding information Smithsonian AmericanArt Museum Control Number   Inventory of American Sculpture IA000288 Add Copy to MyList Format: HTMLPlain textDelimited Subject:   Email to:

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