Posted May 26, 200817 yr Here are a couple of prominent memorials from Indianapolis. Fort Wayne has Memorial Coliseum, but I don't have any photos on line. Centerpiece of Indianapolis' Circle, the 1902, 285-foot Soldiers and Sailors Monument honors Indiana's heroes who died in wars before World War I. Considering what was to come in just a few years, it's ironic that the monument was designed by Bruno Schmitz, one of Germany's foremost of designers of monuments, and most of the sculptures and bronze work, mainly referencing the Civil War, were designed and executed there. From the observation deck at the top - In the center distance, the 1928 World War Memorial. People called it the Great World War and thought it had been a war to end all wars. Now, we call it World War I, remember World War II, and some believe World War III is inevitable. Pro Patria, designed by Henry Hering and installed in 1929, was the largest bronze sculpture cast in America up until that time.
May 26, 200817 yr Nice! I've always been impressed with how many great monuments and memorials Indy has.
May 28, 200817 yr Absolutely beautiful! "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
May 28, 200817 yr Indianapolis has a wonderful set of monuments. The monument on the circle is a real throwback to the ornate European design which for many years was so vilified. Am glad that it wasn't "modernized", "americanized" or "simplified". The whole setting, with the war memorial and plaza is very dignified and serene and is a fitting tribute.
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