John Russell Pope's design for the Lincoln Memorial, #1
Item
Title
John Russell Pope's design for the Lincoln Memorial, #1
Description
In 1912 John Russell Pope submitted several entries to the design competition for the Lincoln Memorial. They were each distinct from one another. This submission was a unique pyramid design. Known as the Ziggurat Style, this style features middle eastern inspired stepped pyramids.
Creator
John Russell Pope
Source
National Archives at College Park. View original.
Date
1912
Coverage
1890-1919
Spatial Coverage
Proposed design to be at the site of the current Lincoln Memorial.
topic
design & monuments
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