Wednesday, March 3, 2010

The Elks National Memorial: Rotunda

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The Elks National Memorial..
Here's the Rotunda .. there are sculptures, murals, columns, marbles, carved ceiling.. In short, there is detail in every corner.. I will bring images of murals and sculptures separately.. Meanwhile enjoy it's richly ornamented dome!

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For more.. [click on the link]
# The Elks National Memorial..
# Facade freizes- By Adolph A. Weinman...
# Sculptures: "Fraternity" and "Patriotism" - By Adolph A. Weinman..
# Sculptures: Reclining Elks - By Laura Gardin Fraser..
# Sculptures: "Air" & "Earth" - By Laura Gardin Fraser
# Rotunda: Heroic Sculptures - By James Earle Fraser..
# Rotunda: The intricately carved ceiling...
# Rotunda: murals- By Eugene Francis Savage..
# Grand Reception Hall: Entry murals - By Edwin Howland Blashfield..
# Grand Reception Hall..
# Grand Reception Hall: Hand-painted glass windows..
# Grand Reception Hall: Ceiling murals...
# Grand Reception Hall: Wall murals- By Eugene Francis Savage..

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