John Russell Pope's design for the Lincoln Memorial, #1

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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
ghost mall

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