Indiana preservationists to focus on animals in architecture
Indiana preservationists to focus on animals in architecture
Posted: Jul 19, 2021 8:31 PM
Posted By: Associated Press
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Downtown Indianapolis can be a wild place sometimes.
Lions roar along sidewalks. Turtles peek out at passersby. Bison and bears keep watch along Monument Circle.
A whole menagerie can be found on the buildings, fountains, sculptures and lampposts around the city. People just have to know where to look.
The curious and adventurous are invited on a safari through downtown Indianapolis, searching out bears, bison, frogs and fish in architectural features around the city. Indiana Landmarks, a statewide preservation group, and the Indiana War Memorials Commission is hosting the Indy Downtown Safari on July 31.
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Indiana preservationists to focus on animals in architecture
RYAN TRARES, Daily Journal
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Downtown Indianapolis can be a wild place sometimes.
Lions roar along sidewalks. Turtles peek out at passersby. Bison and bears keep watch along Monument Circle.
A whole menagerie can be found on the buildings, fountains, sculptures and lampposts around the city. People just have to know where to look.
The curious and adventurous are invited on a safari through downtown Indianapolis, searching out bears, bison, frogs and fish in architectural features around the city. Indiana Landmarks, a statewide preservation group, and the Indiana War Memorials Commission is hosting the Indy Downtown Safari on July 31.
Indiana
United-states
University-park
Egypt
Beth-el-temple
Monument-circle
Indianapolis
Egyptian
Kasey-zronek
Depew-fountain-in-university-park
Columbia-club
Indiana-war-memorials-commission
Lancaster New Era photo by Richard Hertzler
The monument s origins
The monument was designed and carved by Lewis Haldy, a Lancaster Civil War veteran and local stonecutter. The monument is of gothic architectural style and the pillar and pedestal are made of fine-grained Rhode Island granite. Batterson, Canfield & Company of Hartford, reportedly the largest supplier of Civil War monuments in the U.S., manufactured the monument, and the construction of the monument cost $26,000. Â
The monument s concept originated in 1867 from The Patriot Daughters of Lancaster, a ladiesâ organization led by Rosina Hubley that supported soldiers. Under Hubleyâs leadership, the Patriot Daughters of Lancaster oversaw fundraising efforts. In December of 1867, they hosted a fundraiser in Fulton Hall, now Fulton Opera House, raising around $3,500. Â
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