Statue of George Washington (Philadelphia)
George Washington is a statue of United States President George Washington. Created by Joseph A. Bailly, it is located at Independence Hall, Philadelphia on Chestnut street between 5th and 6th streets.[1]
 The statue in 2011 | |
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| Location | Independence Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
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| Designer | Joseph A. Bailly |
| Material | Bronze |
| Length | 79 centimetres (31 in) |
| Width | 79 centimetres (31 in) |
| Height | 260 centimetres (100 in) |
| Dedicated date | 1869 (marble original) 1910 (bronze reproduction) |
| Dedicated to | George Washington |
History and notable features
The white marble original of this statue, which was installed on the north side of Independence Hall, was dedicated on July 2, 1869, by mayor Daniel M. Fox.[2] It is now located in Conversation Hall, Philadelphia City Hall.[3]
A bronze replica replaced the original. Sculpted by Joseph Alexis Bailly (1825-1883), it stands approximately eight feet, six inches tall and was cast circa 1910 by the Roman Bronze Works, fabricated by P. Reinhalter & Company, and was then dedicated in October 1910. It sits on a base that is approximately six feet, eight inches tall that was made from marble and granite supplied by the Richmond Granite Company.[4]
See also
Gallery
The marble original, circa 1890s
References
- "WASHINGTON, George Statue in front of Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by Joseph Alexis Bailly". dcmemorials.com.
- Frances David Whittemore (2005). George Washington in Sculpture. Kessinger Publishing. ISBN 978-1-4179-9051-1.
- "Philadelphia Public Art Artist: Joseph Alexis Bailly". www.philart.net.
- "George Washington, (sculpture)". Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture, Smithsonian American Art Museum. Retrieved August 9, 2011.
