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How big is the Lincoln Monument?
How big is the Lincoln Monument?
The Lincoln Monument is 27,340 square feet. It’s about 100ft tall, 204ft long, and 134ft wide.
The Lincoln Monument is 27,340 square feet. It’s about 100ft tall, 204ft long, and 134ft wide.
The Lincoln Memorial at Night (2014). Photographed by Blake Everett.
Outside of the Monument
Outside of the Monument
The monument has 36 Doric columns outside which symbolizes the states in the Union at the time of Lincoln's death.
The monument has 36 Doric columns outside which symbolizes the states in the Union at the time of Lincoln's death.
Inscriptions
Inscriptions
The monument contains three inscriptions. The two most recognizable quotes were from the Gettysburg Address and Lincoln’s Second Inauguration speech.
The monument contains three inscriptions. The two most recognizable quotes were from the Gettysburg Address and Lincoln’s Second Inauguration speech.
To the left: The South Wall Inscription of President Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.
Fun Fact: On the north wall of the memorial, the word “FUTURE” in Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address is misspelled as “EUTURE.” The bottom of the first letter was later filled in to correct the mistake, but it's easy to spot the repair. [3]
Fun Fact: On the north wall of the memorial, the word “FUTURE” in Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address is misspelled as “EUTURE.” The bottom of the first letter was later filled in to correct the mistake, but it's easy to spot the repair. [3]
Above: The south mural. Carol Highsmith Photo.
Below: The north mural. Carol Highsmith Photo.
Murals in the Lincoln Memorial
Murals in the Lincoln Memorial
Above each of the Lincoln Memorial Inscriptions is a 60' x 12' mural painted by Jules Guerin graphically portraying governing principles evident in Lincoln's life. Both scenes contain a background of cypress trees, the emblem of Eternity. The murals were crafted with a special mixture of paint which included elements of kerosene and wax to protect the exposed artwork from fluctuations in temperature and moisture conditions[3]
Above each of the Lincoln Memorial Inscriptions is a 60' x 12' mural painted by Jules Guerin graphically portraying governing principles evident in Lincoln's life. Both scenes contain a background of cypress trees, the emblem of Eternity. The murals were crafted with a special mixture of paint which included elements of kerosene and wax to protect the exposed artwork from fluctuations in temperature and moisture conditions[3]
South Wall-Entitled Emancipation, the south mural above the Gettysburg Address represents Freedom and Liberty.The central panel shows the Angel of Truth releasing slaves from the shackles of bondage.On the left hand side of the mural Justice and Law are represented. On the right hand side, Immortality is the central figure surrounded by Faith, Hope and Charity.[3]
South Wall-Entitled Emancipation, the south mural above the Gettysburg Address represents Freedom and Liberty.The central panel shows the Angel of Truth releasing slaves from the shackles of bondage.On the left hand side of the mural Justice and Law are represented. On the right hand side, Immortality is the central figure surrounded by Faith, Hope and Charity.[3]
North Wall- Entitled Unity, the north mural located above the Second Inaugural Address, features the Angel of Truth joining the hands of two figures representing the north and south. Her protective wings cradle figures representing the arts of Painting, Philosophy, Music, Architecture, Chemistry, Literature, and Sculpture. Emerging from behind the Music figure is the veiled image of the future.The left group represents Fraternity while the right group represents Charity. The fourth figure from the left of the Angel of Truth is Lincoln Memorial architect Henry Bacon.[3]
North Wall- Entitled Unity, the north mural located above the Second Inaugural Address, features the Angel of Truth joining the hands of two figures representing the north and south. Her protective wings cradle figures representing the arts of Painting, Philosophy, Music, Architecture, Chemistry, Literature, and Sculpture. Emerging from behind the Music figure is the veiled image of the future.The left group represents Fraternity while the right group represents Charity. The fourth figure from the left of the Angel of Truth is Lincoln Memorial architect Henry Bacon.[3]
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