World War I Memorial, Atlantic City, NJ
1922 (Photographs 1994)
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The World War I Memorial by the firm of Emil Diebitch, Inc (architectural firm) and Frederick A. MacMonnies (sculptor) was erected in Atlantic City, NJ in 1922.
This circular temple is 124 feet in diameter and surrounded by 16 Doric columns. Engraved on the exterior are the names of World War I battles that Atlantic City residents took part in, such as Ypress-Lys, St. Mihiel, Vittorio Veneto, Aisne, Montdidier-Noyon. In the interior, is a nine foot tall allegorical bronze statue titled "Liberty in Distress" depicting a classical female nude figure surrounded by casualties of war.
This circular temple is 124 feet in diameter and surrounded by 16 Doric columns. Engraved on the exterior are the names of World War I battles that Atlantic City residents took part in, such as Ypress-Lys, St. Mihiel, Vittorio Veneto, Aisne, Montdidier-Noyon. In the interior, is a nine foot tall allegorical bronze statue titled "Liberty in Distress" depicting a classical female nude figure surrounded by casualties of war.
These photos and description of World War I Memorial in Atlantic CIty, NJ are part of materials from its registration form of in the National Register of Historic Places.
This primary source comes from the Records of the National Park Service.
National Archives Identifier: 135813813
Full Citation: World War I Memorial, Atlantic City, NJ; 1922 (Photographs 1994) ; National Register of Historic Places and National Historic Landmarks Program Records: New Jersey; 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/world-war-i-memorial-atlantic-city-nj, September 24, 2023]Rights: Copyright Not Evaluated Learn more on our privacy and legal page.
