George Washington (Bailly)
For other uses, see George Washington (disambiguation).
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| Artist | Joseph A. Bailly |
|---|---|
| Year |
marble original 1869 bronze replica 1910 |
| Type | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 260 cm × 79 cm × 79 cm (102 in × 31 in × 31 in) |
| Location | Philadelphia, United States |
| Owner | National Park Service |
George Washington is a statue of George Washington, by Joseph A. Bailly at Independence Hall, Philadelphia on Chestnut street between 5th and 6th streets.[1]
The marble original, circa 1890s.
The white marble original, installed on the north side of Independence Hall, was dedicated on July 2, 1869, by mayor Daniel M. Fox.[2] It is now located in Conversation Hall, Philadelphia City Hall.[3]
A bronze replica replaced the original, and was dedicated in October 1910.[4]
See also
References
- ↑ http://dcmemorials.com/index_indiv0006572.htm
- ↑ Frances David Whittemore (2005). George Washington in Sculpture. Kessinger Publishing. ISBN 978-1-4179-9051-1.
- ↑ http://www.philart.net/artist.php?id=8
- ↑ "George Washington, (sculpture)". Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture, Smithsonian American Art Museum. Retrieved August 9, 2011.
Coordinates: 39°56′56″N 75°09′00″W / 39.94899°N 75.15001°W
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