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Tag Archives: 1888
125th New York Infantry
The One Hundred Twenty Fifth New York Infantry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Oct. 3, 1888. What is it made out of? Quincy granite; Relief plaque: bronze. What size is it? Approx. 11 ft. x 9 ft. x 6 ft. 8 in. Who made it? Frederick & Field, fabricator. What does it depict? A rectangular granite monument carved at the top with a trefoil symbol is adorned on the front with a round bronze relief plaque depicting the state seal. Monument has a stepped granite shaft of which the upper part is polished and topped with a clover leaf insignia, and set on a stepped base with the bottom step 9×6.8 foot. Upper part of the shaft has excised inscription above a medallion on one side and a bronze tablet …
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80th New York Infantry
The Eightieth New York Infantry is honored by a monument and a position stone at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Oct. 4, 1888. What is it made out of? Sculpture: granite with bronze relief; Base: granite. What size is it? Sculpture: approx. H. 13 ft.; Base: approx. W. 9 ft. 3 in. x D. 7 ft. Who made it? Frederick & Field, fabricator. What does it depict? The monument consists of a rectangular capped pedestal with a relief of an encircled open hand at the top; and the New York State Seal on the lower front. There are polished pilasters on the corners of the pedestal. The monument sits atop a rough-hewn base. Overall height is thirteen foot. Flanking markers are flat topped with inscription on the top, one foot square. The top of the die …
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137th New York Infantry
The One Hundred Thirty Seventh New York Infantry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? July 2, 1888. What is it made out of? Sculpture: Quincy granite with bronze elements; Base: granite. What size is it? Sculpture: approx. H. 15 ft.; Base: approx. W. 5 ft. 8 in. x D. 5 ft. 8 in. Who made it? Frederick & Field, fabricator. What does it depict? Vertical, rectangular marker stands on a pedestal and a low, rough-hewn base. A relief of crossed rifles with a cartridge box encircled by a garland is affixed to the front face, and a State Seal relief is installed on the front, lower portion of the pedestal. The apexed cap is topped with a Corps star insignia bearing the number “137.” Monument is a two-part granite shaft with …
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5th Michigan Infantry
The Fifth Michigan Infantry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Installed Nov. 27, 1888. Dedicated June 12, 1889. What is it made out of? Monument: granite with bronze shield; Base: stone. What size is it? Overall: approx. 10 ft. 6 in. x 6 ft. 3 in. x 4 ft. 11 in. Who made it? Ryegate Granite Company, fabricator. What does it depict? Granite monument with relief of an infantryman holding his musket on the front, and bronze state shield below. Monument is a 4×2.7 foot hammered and smooth granite shaft set on a 6.3×4.11 foot rough hewn base resting on a boulder. The shaft has a sculpted relief of an infantryman loading his musket and a bronze state seal on the south side. A historical inscription is incised on the north …
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86th New York Infantry
The Eighty Sixth New York Infantry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? July 2, 1888. What is it made out of? Monument: granite with bronze adornment; Base: stone. What size is it? Overall: approx. 12 ft. 4 in. x 7 ft. 3 in. x 7 ft. 3 in. Who made it? Frederick & Field, fabricator. What does it depict? Granite monument with apex cap features a bronze relief depicting a woman praying over a dead or dying soldier. The relief contains the words: “I yield him unto his Country and to his God.” Monument that has two flanking markers. Monument is a granite shaft with an apex top set on a seven foot square rough hewn base. Overall height is 12.4 foot. The shaft has a polished face on the east …
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83rd New York Infantry
The Eighty Third New York Infantry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? July 1, 1888. What is it made out of? Westerly white and red granite with bronze elements; Base: granite. What size is it? Sculpture: approx. H. 51 ft.; Base: approx. W. 15 x D. 15 ft. Who made it? Hamilton, J. G., sculptor. Smith Granite Company, fabricator. What does it depict? Obelisk stands on double base. It is comprised of alternating smooth-faced white granite and rough-hewn red granite. Relief elements include the First Corps insignia and a New York State Seal. The work is topped with an open-winged eagle. Flank markers have apex tops. This monument cost $6,000.00 and was dedicated at a very large ceremony on July 1, 1888. What does it honor? It indicates the position held …
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123rd New York Infantry
The One Hundred Twenty Third New York Infantry is honored by a monument and a position stone at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Sept. 4, 1888. What is it made out of? Granite with bronze medallions. What size is it? Sculpture: approx. H. 7 ft.; Base: approx. 18 ft. 2 in. x 8 ft. x 8 ft. Who made it? Hamilton, J. G., sculptor. Smith Granite Company, fabricator. What does it depict? An allegorical female figure representing History inscribing the names of New York’s fallen at Gettysburg on a tablet that she holds in her proper left hand. She is seated atop a tall square base adorned with bronze inscription plaques and a circular coat-of-arms. The monument cost $4,000. Monument is a three-part granite shaft with a statue of History on top and set on an …
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74th Pennsylvania Infantry
The Seventy Fourth Pennsylvania Infantry is honored by a monument and a position stone at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? 1888. Dedicated July 2, 1888. What is it made out of? Sculpture: granite; Base: granite with a bronze relief. What size is it? Sculpture: approx. H. 10 ft. 7 in.; Pedestal: approx. W. 4 ft. x D. 2 ft. 4 in.; Base: approx. H. 5 ft. x W. 3 ft. 2 in. Who made it? Unknown, sculptor. What does it depict? Full-length figure of a fallen color bearer sits on a tapered, rough-hewn base. The figure is seated with his hat on the ground by his proper right hand. He leans on the draped flag pole which he holds upright in his proper left hand. There is a relief of the Corps’ crescent insignia on the …
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