Indiana State Soldiers and Sailors Monument, Indianapolis, IN
1902 (Photographs 1973)
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The Indiana State Soldiers and Sailors Monument by Bruno Schmitz (architect), Frederick Baumann (deputy architect), George Brewster and Rudolf Schwartz (sculptors) were completed in 1902 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Rising a total of 285 feet, the central shaft is topped by a 30 foot bronze statue of Victory. Surrounding the pedestal on the east and west sides are groups of sculptured figures representing War and Peace. On the north and south sides of the pedestal are guarded by sculptures representing Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery, and a Sailor. Located at the center of the city, the monument has become a focal point and symbol of Indianapolis.
The photos and description of the Indiana State Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Indianapolis, IN are part of materials from its registration form for the National Register of Historic Places.
Rising a total of 285 feet, the central shaft is topped by a 30 foot bronze statue of Victory. Surrounding the pedestal on the east and west sides are groups of sculptured figures representing War and Peace. On the north and south sides of the pedestal are guarded by sculptures representing Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery, and a Sailor. Located at the center of the city, the monument has become a focal point and symbol of Indianapolis.
The photos and description of the Indiana State Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Indianapolis, IN are part of materials from its registration form for the National Register of Historic Places.
This primary source comes from the Records of the National Park Service.
National Archives Identifier: 132004062
Full Citation: Indiana State Soldiers and Sailors Monument, Indianapolis, IN; 1902 (Photographs 1973) ; National Register of Historic Places and National Historic Landmarks Program Records: Indiana; National Register of Historic Places and National Historic Landmarks Program Records, 2013 - 2017; Records of the National Park Service, Record Group 79; National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD. [Online Version, https://www.docsteach.org/documents/document/indiana-soldiers-and-sailors-monument-indianapolis-in, March 24, 2025]Activities that use this document
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