John Russell Pope's design for the Lincoln Memorial, #1
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Title
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John Russell Pope's design for the Lincoln Memorial, #1
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Creator
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John Russell Pope
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Date
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1912
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Description
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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.
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Source
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National Archives at College Park. View original.
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Coverage
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1890-1919
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Location
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Proposed design to be at the site of the current Lincoln Memorial.
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Original Format
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Drawing
