John Russell Pope's design for the Lincoln Memorial, #1

Title

John Russell Pope's design for the Lincoln Memorial, #1

Description

In 1912 John Russell Pope submitted several entries to the design competition for the Lincoln Memorial. They were each distinct from one another. This submission was a unique pyramid design. Known as the Ziggurat Style, this style features middle eastern inspired stepped pyramids.

Source

National Archives at College Park. View original.

Date

1912

Coverage

Original Format

Drawing

Description

In 1912 John Russell Pope submitted several entries to the design competition for the Lincoln Memorial. They were each distinct from one another. This submission was a unique pyramid design. Known as the Ziggurat Style, this style features middle eastern inspired stepped pyramids.

Creator

John Russell Pope

Date

1912

Coverage

1890-1919

Source

National Archives at College Park. View original.