The Lincoln Memorial

I. Location , architect/designer and date of construction

A. Location-Washington DC

B. Designer/Architect - Henry Bacor

C. Construction

1. November 19, 1863

2. Completed on Memorial Day 1922

3. Modeled after the Parthenon

II. Materials used in construction

  1. A. Pedestal made of Tennessee Marble

B. Statue: White Georgia marble

C. Walls/columns Indiana limestone

III. Dimensions

A.80 feet tall

B.189 feet long

C.36.2 meters wide

IV. Original purpose/what it is it used for today

A. Honor Abraham Lincoln

B. Public Site

V. Other special information

A. Statue 19 feet

B. Surrounded by 36 columns

C. In front, a long pool

D. Reflecting Pool

E . Speeches of Lincoln carved on sides