GEORGE ROGERS CLARK
George Rogers Clark Memorial
Historic Structures Report
Historical Data
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PHOTOGRAPHS
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Fig. 1. September 1931: This photo shows
the foundation pour. The concrete for the foundation was made on site.
The mixer can be seen in the upper left corner of the photo.
(National Park Service collection)
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Fig. 2. September 1931: Construction
begins on the Memorial, by October 16 the foundation was complete.
(National Park Service collection)
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Fig. 3 & 3A. December 14, 1931: The
supporting pillars near completion.
(Courtesy of Harley and Flossie Crowe in honor of their
grandchildren: Ashley, Courtney, Wiggins, Shae, Chelsea, Madeline, and
Pfister)
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Fig. 4. Christmas 1931: Workers have
progressed quickly because of the mild fall. As of the day after
Christmas, the rotunda floor was nearly complete.
(National Park Service collection)
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Fig. 5. February 6, 1932: Over a month
has passed before the Minnesota Granite wainscotting was positioned. The
cold winter days do not prevent construction from progressing.
(National Park Service collection)
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Fig. 6. March 16, 1932: The drums of the
Doric columns are transported to Vincennes on railroad flat cars and
lifted into place with a steam crane. Each Stanstead Granite drum
weighs over ten tons. (National Park Service collection)
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Fig. 7. May 19, 1932: This is a
beautiful view of the Memorial from the arches of the newly constructed
Lincoln Memorial Bridge. (Courtesy of Harley and Flossie Crowe)
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Fig. 8. August 4, 1932: The Doric
Columns are complete and work begins on the architrave.
(Courtesy of Harley and Flossie Crowe)
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Last Updated: 17-Sep-2001
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