John Russell Pope's Mayan Temple design for the Lincoln Memorial

Title

John Russell Pope's Mayan Temple design for the Lincoln Memorial

Description

In 1912 John Russell Pope submitted several entries to the design competition for the Lincoln Memorial. They were each unique. This proposal was for a Mayan Temple style monument to Lincoln which featured a large flame burning at the top of the memorial.

Source

National Archives at College Park. View original.

Date

1912

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Description

In 1912 John Russell Pope submitted several entries to the design competition for the Lincoln Memorial. They were each unique. This proposal was for a Mayan Temple style monument to Lincoln which featured a large flame burning at the top of the memorial.

Creator

John Russell Pope

Date

1912

Coverage

1890-1919

Source

National Archives at College Park. View original.