GEORGE ROGERS CLARK
George Rogers Clark Memorial
Historic Structures Report
Historical Data
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PHOTOGRAPHS
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Fig. 9. September 16, 1932: This photo
displays a project well on the way to completion. Workers gently
position the entablature blocks.
(National Park Service collection)
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Fig. 10. Fall 1932: The Memorial
exterior is now looking as it will for the ages to come.
(National Park Service collection)
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September 3, 1933: D. Frank Culbertson
helped by Thomas Kilfoil, Austin Snyder and Carl Keller places the
corner stone in the granite wall. See listing of
items placed in time capsule.
(Courtesy of the Lewis Library)
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Original architectural drawing of the
Memorial made by Frederick Hirons showing exterior statuary, cannons at
the bastions, and reflecting pool in the plaza in front.
(Courtesy of the Lewis Library)
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President Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelet
are seen in Vincennes on June 14th, 1936. Notice the Oliphant Building
in the background. Main Street was a two way street at this time. The
Secret Service agent in his white suit makes a formidable presence in
the photo.
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This is a photo of the full size model
completed by John Angel of Frances Vigo for the Memorial grounds. The
Vigo statue would not arrive in Vincennes until the spring of
1936.
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Ezra Winter Artist and Muralist who
completed the seven murals for the George Rogers Clark Memorial. After
two years the murals were complete and arrvived in Vincennes on November
30, 1934.
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Ewing Emison, a local attorney and
leader in the Republican party, was instrumental in winning the support
of President Coolidge for the construction of the Clark Memorial. Ewing
adhered legislation in the Indiana State Legsilature to create a
Memorial Commission, to appropriate monies for the project, and to find
a site suitable location for the Memorial. Later he and his wife would
personally visit President Coolidge. Emison would also serve on the
National Memorial Commission.
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Last Updated: 17-Sep-2001
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