(Civil War Memorial), (sculpture).

(Civil War Memorial), (sculpture).

Unknown, sculptor.

(Civil War Memorial), (sculpture).

Dedicated 1906, 1909.

Sculpture: bronze, painted; Base: fieldstone.

Sculpture: approx. H. 6 ft.

(On marker inside window opening in base:) W.C.T.U./1906/BERLIN GRANGE/1909 (On opposite side of marker inside window opening:) 1775/1812/1861/1898

Full-length figure of a Civil War soldier. He stands at parade rest. He wears a uniform including overcoat and cap. He holds the barrel of a rifle in both hands; the butt of the gun rests on the ground near his feet. The bronze sculpture stands on top of a wall-like structure constructed of mortared fieldstone. The center of the wall has a round, window opening. The sides of the wall stair-step down and curve outward slightly.

History -- United States -- Civil War

Figure male -- Full length

Occupation -- Military -- Soldier

Dress -- Uniform -- Military Uniform

Outdoor Sculpture -- New York -- Berlin

Located Corner of Main Street and County Route 40, Berlin, New York

For related articles see: Berlin Echo, April 24, 1984 and Chatham Courier, April 2, 1909.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, New York survey, 1994.

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