William McKinley Monument
The William McKinley Monument, or McKinley Memorial,[1] is a statue and quotation array honoring the assassinated United States President William McKinley which stands in front of the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio. Created by Hermon Atkins MacNeil between 1903 and 1906, with the assistance of his wife Carol Brooks MacNeil, the Monument was dedicated in September 1907.[2]
| William McKinley Monument | |
|---|---|
 The sculpture in 2009 | |
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| Artist | Hermon Atkins MacNeil and Carol Brooks MacNeil |
| Year | 1903-1906 |
| Medium | Bronze, granite |
| Location | Columbus, Ohio, United States |
| 39°57′40.327″N 83°0′0.544″W | |
Description
The full-size statue of McKinley on a fifteen foot pedestal is flanked by statues representing Peace and Prosperity.[1]
Gallery
McKinley
Peace
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Reverse side, 2018.jpg.webp)
Early postcard with the monument
See also
- McKinley Monument, Buffalo, New York
- McKinley National Memorial, Canton, Ohio
References
- "McKinley Memorial, (sculpture)". Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
- "THE MCKINLEY MEMORIAL". Overland Monthly and Out West Magazine. LI (2). February 1908.
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