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Lincoln Memorial as a Pyramid? - RJNorton - 05-31-2019 09:22 AM
Thanks to Laurie for sending this link:
https://www.stripes.com/news/us/lincoln-memorial-as-a-pyramid-that-wasn-t-the-craziest-idea-pitched-a-century-ago-1.583587
RE: Lincoln Memorial as a Pyramid? - LincolnMan - 06-13-2019 09:05 AM
I actually like the idea of a pyramid. It would also fit well with the Washington Monument motif.
RE: Lincoln Memorial as a Pyramid? - Anita - 06-13-2019 08:14 PM
I like the Greek Temple concept for this reason.
"The commission and Congress ultimately agreed to upgrade the Potomac Park site and approved architect Bacon's proposal to build a huge, neoclassical Greek Doric temple. The temple was based on the Parthenon in Athens. Bacon believed that "a memorial to the man who defended democracy should be modeled after a structure from the birthplace of Democracy," according to the National Park Service." https://www.stripes.com/news/us/lincoln-...o-1.583587
RE: Lincoln Memorial as a Pyramid? - Steve - 06-14-2019 02:55 AM
The monument we eventually got to Lincoln is better than the pyramid.
RE: Lincoln Memorial as a Pyramid? - LincolnMan - 06-14-2019 04:50 AM
(06-13-2019 08:14 PM)Anita Wrote: I like the Greek Temple concept for this reason.
"The commission and Congress ultimately agreed to upgrade the Potomac Park site and approved architect Bacon's proposal to build a huge, neoclassical Greek Doric temple. The temple was based on the Parthenon in Athens. Bacon believed that "a memorial to the man who defended democracy should be modeled after a structure from the birthplace of Democracy," according to the National Park Service." https://www.stripes.com/news/us/lincoln-...o-1.583587
Agree!
I have no problem with the one that was chosen. I’m just saying I like the idea of the pyramid for reasons stated.
RE: Lincoln Memorial as a Pyramid? - Anita - 06-14-2019 07:44 PM
(06-14-2019 04:50 AM)LincolnMan Wrote:Me too! It does compliment the Egyptian obelisk.(06-13-2019 08:14 PM)Anita Wrote: I like the Greek Temple concept for this reason.
"The commission and Congress ultimately agreed to upgrade the Potomac Park site and approved architect Bacon's proposal to build a huge, neoclassical Greek Doric temple. The temple was based on the Parthenon in Athens. Bacon believed that "a memorial to the man who defended democracy should be modeled after a structure from the birthplace of Democracy," according to the National Park Service." https://www.stripes.com/news/us/lincoln-...o-1.583587
Agree!
I have no problem with the one that was chosen. I’m just saying I like the idea of the pyramid for reasons stated.
RE: Lincoln Memorial as a Pyramid? - LincolnMan - 06-15-2019 06:30 PM
(06-14-2019 07:44 PM)Anita Wrote:(06-14-2019 04:50 AM)LincolnMan Wrote:Me too! It does compliment the Egyptian obelisk.(06-13-2019 08:14 PM)Anita Wrote: I like the Greek Temple concept for this reason.
"The commission and Congress ultimately agreed to upgrade the Potomac Park site and approved architect Bacon's proposal to build a huge, neoclassical Greek Doric temple. The temple was based on the Parthenon in Athens. Bacon believed that "a memorial to the man who defended democracy should be modeled after a structure from the birthplace of Democracy," according to the National Park Service." https://www.stripes.com/news/us/lincoln-...o-1.583587
Agree!
I have no problem with the one that was chosen. I’m just saying I like the idea of the pyramid for reasons stated.
Exactly!