Vermont Statue
Vermont Regional History
Spaulding School and Robert Burns Memorial Statue, carved by Italian immigrant Elia Corti, in Barre. Statue erected by Barre's Scotish immigrants to memorialize Scotish poet Burns. ... [Read More]
Vermont State House
Today the State House is the focus of the Montpelier Historic District . The current state house was preceded by several others at the site. The most significant was that designed by Montpelier resident, Ammi B. Young, and built from 1833-38. Young was the Supervising Architect of the U. S. Treasury Building , and one of 19th century America's leading architects. Young designed a two story building with cruciform plan, low saucer dome, and portico, using locally quarried Barre granite for much of the building's exterior. In January of 1857, most of the building was destroyed by fire, including the timber interior and dome. Young's Doric portico survived as did some of the granite walls. These elements were incorporated into the current Vermont State House, which followed the plans of architect Thomas Silloway. Silloway's design called for the enlargement of the previous building by one bay at either end of the facade. His more elaborate high dome is sheathed with copper and covered ... [Read More]
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Born in France in 1832. He was an engineer and a builder of bridges. He was chosen by the sculptor of the Statue of Liberty to build the intricate skeletal support structure. He was considered the father of the modern skyscraper. His concepts were modern, innovative and unique. The Statue's 300 copper plates hang independent of each other, giving the Statue the ability to expand and contract with changing temperatures and withstand the severe weather of NY harbor. In 1889, three years after completing work on the Statue, this man achieved world renowned fame. ... [Read More]
Kids in the House - Field Trip!
Each state is allowed to have 2 statues in the Capitol? Yep. It is up to the state to decide which statue they would like to be placed in the National Statuary Hall Collection. ... There are a few rules for statues, however. The statues must be: ... Today, the National Statuary Hall Collection consists of 99 statues. New Mexico is eligible to contribute 1 more. ... [Read More]
Barre Downtown Historic District
Downtown was rapidly transformed from a small domestic village to a streetscape of tall and massive commercial, institutional, and industrial blocks. As a result, most buildings within the district reflect architectural styles popular at the end of the 19th century. Many new buildings, supporting the growing city, were erected in the 1890s, including numerous commercial buildings in styles ranging from Italianate to Neo-Classical, the Spaulding School (a Richardsonian Romanesque high school) and adjacent 1899 memorial statue to Scottish poet Robert Burns, churches with Gothic and Romanesque motifs, the Queen Anne Montpelier and Well River railroad station, and the Barre City Hall and Opera House which stands across from the focus of the district--the triangular town green. ... [Read More]
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Today the State House is the focus of the Montpelier Historic District . The current state house was preceeded by several others at the site. The most significant was that designed by Montpelier resident, Ammi B. Young, and built from 1833-38. Young was the Supervising Architect of the U. S. Treasury Building, and one of 19th century America's leading architects. Young designed a two story building with cruciform plan, low saucer dome, and portico, using locally quarried Barre granite for much of the building's exterior. In January of 1857, most of the building was destroyed by fire, including the timber interior and dome. Young's Doric portico survived as did some of the granite walls. These elements were incorporated into the current Vermont State House, which followed the plans of architect Thomas Silloway. Silloway's design called for the enlargement of the previous building by one bay at either end of the facade. His more elaborate high dome is sheathed with copper and covered w ... [Read More]
Socialist Labor Party Hall
The direct association of this property with the labor movement, community, and the immigration of Italians makes it one of Barre's most important buildings. The Hall provided the community with a place to meet, organize, and socialize. Dances, boxing and wrestling matches were held here. In 1901, the Co-Operative store was started in the basement to provide necessities for the community. When the Hall opened in 1900, more than 90 percent of Barre's workers belonged to one of 15 local unions, many of them probably attended union meetings and political rallies held here. From 1900 to 1936 the building held the offices and meetings of the Granite Cutters International Association, at the time the largest local union of granite workers in the country. Labors leaders such as Eugene Debs and Samuel Gompers are known to have visited Barre and, although unconfirmed, likely spoke at the Hall. During textile strikes taking place in Lawrence, Massachusetts, the Italian community in Barre shelte ... [Read More]
A Veterans Guide to Washington, D.C.
The bronze equestrian statue of General Washington depicts him in the uniform of the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army. It is mounted on a marble pedestal. The face of the statue was modeled from a bust of Washington by Houdon. The statue represents the Virginia born Washington at the Battle of Princeton, New Jersey, so near the front liens his horse refused to advance. Dedicated in 1860. ... A life-size standing marble figure of Lincoln as a lawyer and statesman on a low granite pedestal is one of three statues to this great President in the District of Columbia. Dedicated April 15, 1868. The square and statue were transferred to the District on February 6, 1970. ... [Read More]
Statuary Hall - Splendid Hall Exhibit On-line - Office of the Clerk
The list below provides the state, citizen's name, and sculptor for each of the statues located in Statuary Hall, also known as the Old House Chamber. Select from any of of the list's text links to view the statues and a brief biography of that state's illustrious citizen. A Map of Statue Locations is also available. ... [Read More]
Building Stones of Our Nation's Capital: Walking Tour Stops 28-33
Building Stones: Reflecting pool, North Carolina granite; foundation steps, Massachusetts granite; memorial building, Colorado marble; statue, Georgia marble; base of statue and floors, Tennessee marble; columns and lintels, Indiana limestone ... Remarks: The structure was designed in the style of a Greek temple, with 36 Doric columns representing the 36 States of the Union at the time of Lincoln's death; the statue of Lincoln was by Daniel Chester French. More than 50,000 people attended the dedication ceremonies in 1922, including Robert Todd Lincoln, the President's only surviving son. ... [Read More]
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