Hall of Fame for Great Americans
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monument, interesting place, hall of fame
The Hall of Fame for Great Americans is the original Hall of Fame in the United States. Completed in 1900 and designed by architect Stanford White, this monument consists of a 630ft colonnade with space for 102 bronze sculptures, each holding a bronze tablet bearing the name of the person commemorated, significant dates, achievements and quotations. The gates were fabricated by Samuel Yellin.
www.americanbuildings.org/pab/app/pj_display.cfm/669930
www.americanbuildings.org/pab/app/pj_display.cfm/669930
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hall_of_Fame_for_Great_Americans
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Coordinates: 40°51'31"N 73°54'49"W
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