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Indianapolis: Soldiers and Sailors Monument
Also known as Monument Circle.
Designed by German artist Bruno Schmitz
Dedicated: 1902
Total height is 284 ft. 6 in.
A tribute to the valor of Indiana’s soldiers and sailors who served in the Civil and Spanish American Wars.
The monument is considered the largest of its kind in the United States that honors the everyday American soldier and sailor.
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Indianapolis: Soldiers and Sailors Monument
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The Monument Circle is the standard symbol of the city of Indianapolis. City’s flag is an iconic representation of Monument Circle and the two streets [Meridian and Market] that feed into and out of it. One of Indy’s recognizable nicknames, “the Circle City” comes from Monument Circle. At one time, it was illegal to build any building taller than the monument within Indianapolis city limits, although there are now many skyscrapers exceeding its size.
While it was “Erected as a memorial to the soldiers and sailors of the War for the Union,” it was in fact dedicated to all of Indiana’s heroes who died in war before 1902. The War with Mexico [1846-48], Indian and British Wars [1811-12], War of the Revolution and the capture of Vincennes from the British on February 25, 1779.
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Indianapolis: Soldiers and Sailors Monument – North Side
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NORTH SIDE: Limestone sculptures by Rudolf Schwarz representing Artillery and Navy, and plaques honoring soldiers in other wars. Above it the bronze Army Astragal sculpture band designed be Nicolaus Geiger.
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Indianapolis: Soldiers and Sailors Monument – South Side
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SOUTH SIDE: Limestone sculptures by Rudolf Schwarz representing Infantry and Cavalry and Civil War plaque. Above it the bronze Army Astragal sculptured band designed by Nicolaus Geiger.
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Indianapolis: Soldiers and Sailors Monument / West side: Peace and the Return Home
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WEST SIDE: Statuary group “Peace”, with “The Return Home”, by Rudolf Schwarz below it.
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Indianapolis: Soldiers and Sailors Monument / East side: War – The Dying Soldier
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EAST SIDE: Statuary group “War”, with “The Dying Soldier” below it by Rudolf Schwarz.
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Four bronze statues of Indiana’s forefathers
Indianapolis: Soldiers and Sailors Monument / George Rogers Clark – by John H. Mahoney
Indianapolis: Soldiers and Sailors Monument / Governor Oliver Morton
Indianapolis: Soldiers and Sailors Monument / James Whitcomb
Indianapolis: Soldiers and Sailors Monument / William H. Harrison
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