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Scholton, David G.,
Corbin, W. Spencer,
Extra Dark Marble Company,
W. H. Mullins Company,
History -- United States
History -- United States
History -- United States
History -- United States
Animal -- Bird
Outdoor Sculpture -- New York -- Gouverneur
Arch
Sculpture
Memorial Arch, (sculpture).
Artist:
Scholton, David G., designer.
Corbin, W. Spencer, contractor.
Extra Dark Marble Company, fabricator.
W. H. Mullins Company, founder.
Title:
Memorial Arch, (sculpture).
Dates:
1905. Dedicated Aug. 29, 1905.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Arch: Gouverneur marble; Eagle: bronze.
Dimensions:
Overall: approx. 20 ft. x 22 ft. 6 in. x 6 ft. 3 in.
Inscription:
(On north side, top of arch:) LEST WE FORGET (On south side, top of arch:) OUR NATIONS DEFENDERS (On keystones, both sides of arch:) 1805-1905 (On arch:) DESIGNED BY/DAVID G. SCHOLTON/FURNISHED & ERECTED BY/THE EXTRA DARK MARBLE COMPANY/OF GOUVERNEUR/FOR $1550.00/DEDICATED/AUGUST 29, 1905 (On west panel:) Early settlers 1805-1806 (On east panel:) Memorial to soldiers and sailors of previous wars (On north side of arch are bronze plaques listing honor rolls of World War I and II) (On south side of arch are bronze plaques listing names of the 1905 Old Home Week committee and memorializing those who served in Korea and Vietnam)
Description:
Marble memorial arch surmounted by a bronze eagle. The eagle's wings are wide spread.
Subject:
History -- United States -- World War I
History -- United States -- World War II
History -- United States -- Korean War
History -- United States -- Vietnam War
Animal -- Bird -- Eagle
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- New York -- Gouverneur
Arch
Sculpture
Owner:
Located Route 11, Gouverneur, New York
Remarks:
The arch was installed in 1905 at a cost of $1,550. Scholton designed the arch which was fabricated by The Extra Dark Marble Company. The eagle on top of the arch was given by Miss Jennie Dean and was installed after the arch was dedicated. W. H. Mullins cast the eagle and Corbin was contracted to install it. IAS files contain copy of related article from Gouverneur Northern Tribune, Feb. 27, 1906 and copy of related dedication ceremony program.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, New York survey, 1994.
National Park Service, American Monuments and Outdoor Sculpture Database, NY0199, 1989.
Monumental News, July 1905, pg. 510.
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 NY001394
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Inventory of American Sculpture
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