John Ericsson Memorial
District of Columbia · United States
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10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1John Ericsson National Memorial
Welcome to Washington, D.C., a bustling capital city of over seven hundred thousand residents and the enduring heart of the United States. Founded in seventeen ninety one following the passage of the Residence Act, this city…
Listen in the app2The Pink Granite Plaza
Begin your exploration by stepping onto the expansive outer paving of the memorial. You are now standing on a massive circular plaza that measures roughly one hundred and fifty feet in diameter. …
Listen in the app3The Pedestal and the Presidential Dedication
You have now reached the very base of the central monument. Standing here, looking up at the structure that towers over twenty feet above you, you can fully appreciate the immense scale and craftsmanship of the memorial. …
Listen in the app4The Seated Figure of John Ericsson
Position yourself directly in front of the monument, looking up at the magnificent seated figure of John Ericsson. This statue, cast in dark, contrasting metal, is rendered at roughly one and a half times life size, standing…
Listen in the app5The Yggdrasil Motif and the Figure of Adventure
Having moved slightly to the left of the main statue, direct your gaze upward to the towering pink granite structure that forms the backdrop of the memorial. You will notice that the stone is intricately carved with branching,…
Listen in the app6The Figure of Labor and the Years of Exile
You are now standing at the rear of the memorial, looking up at the second allegorical figure emerging from the branches of the Yggdrasil tree. This figure represents Labor. …
Listen in the app7The Figure of Vision and the Ironclad Concept
You have now walked to the right side of the memorial structure. Look upward to find the third and final allegorical figure emerging from the granite tree. …
Listen in the app8The Historic Battle and Global Impact
Step back a few paces from the right side of the monument, allowing yourself a wider view of the pink granite structure and the surrounding plaza. From this vantage point, we can fully appreciate the historical weight of what…
Listen in the app9The Potomac Vista and Ericsson's Devotion
Walk slowly toward the southern edge of the memorial's circular plaza, positioning yourself so that you can look out past the monument toward the open space and the nearby Potomac River. The proximity to the water is highly…
Listen in the app10Closing
As we conclude our audio tour of the John Ericsson Memorial, take one last, comprehensive look at the entire site. From the broad, circular expanse of the pink granite plaza to the towering, allegorical figures of Adventure,…
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What is John Ericsson Memorial?
John Ericsson Memorial is a place in District of Columbia · United States with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | District of Columbia · United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 10 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 38.8858, -77.0366 |
| Last updated |
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