Lincoln memorial
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11. Lincoln memorialThe Lincoln Memorial is an American memorial built to honor the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. It is located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. and was dedicated on May 30, 1922.
The exterior of the Memorial echos a classic Greek temple and features Yule marble. The structure measures 189.7 by 118.5 feet (57.8 by 36.1 m) and is 99 feet (30 m) tall. It is surrounded by a peristyle of 36 fluted Doric columns, one for each of the 36 states in the Union at the time of Lincoln's death, and two columns in-antis at the entrance behind the colonnade. The columns stand 44 feet (13 m) tall with a base diameter of 7.5 feet (2.3 m). Each column is built from 12 drums including the capital. The columns, like the exterior walls and façades, are inclined slightly toward the building's interior. This is to compensate for perspective distortions which would otherwise make the Memorial appear asymmetrical.
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The exterior of the Memorial echos a classic Greek temple and features Yule marble. The structure measures 189.7 by 118.5 feet (57.8 by 36.1 m) and is 99 feet (30 m) tall. It is surrounded by a peristyle of 36 fluted Doric columns, one for each of the 36 states in the Union at the time of Lincoln's death, and two columns in-antis at the entrance behind the colonnade. The columns stand 44 feet (13 m) tall with a base diameter of 7.5 feet (2.3 m). Each column is built from 12 drums including the capital. The columns, like the exterior walls and façades, are inclined slightly toward the building's interior. This is to compensate for perspective distortions which would otherwise make the Memorial appear asymmetrical.
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Love the architecture! Interesting!
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uiks didnt know that fact. Interesting
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ReplyDeletevery informative...btw all these building can only be seen from a distance right?
ReplyDeleteall those buildings could be seen from nearby..
ReplyDeleteI know this building. I saw this building in Night at the museum 2. :D
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ReplyDeleteBeen to Taipei (for work) and not do any sightseeing so really nice to see yr pics.
Umm, are you this Taipei? But the Lincoln Memorial... ok Washington DC... never been there either!
ReplyDeleteThat's nice. Following your blog has given me a chance to learn history with lots of photos !! thanks.
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing all the info here..
ReplyDeleteWah you go into details and I like building with historical value. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteNow this is a monument that I have been very fortunate to visit in person. It is beautiful.
ReplyDeletethey make it look so real...
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