Monument to Soldiers and Sailors ( Eng. Soldiers and Sailors Monument ) - a memorial in the center of Indianapolis , Indiana , USA . Dedicated to the memory of veterans who participated in the Anglo-American , Mexican -American , Spanish-American and Civil Wars .
| Sight | |
| Monument to soldiers and sailors | |
|---|---|
| Soldiers 'and Sailors' Monument | |
 Monument to Soldiers and Sailors in Indianapolis | |
| A country |  USA |
| City | Indianapolis |
| Architectural style | neoclassicism |
| Architect | Bruno Schmitz |
| Established | |
| Building | 1889 - 1902 |
| Status | Included in the US National Register of Historic Places |
| Height | 284.5 feet (86.72 m) |
| Material | olite limestone , bronze |
| Site | in.gov/iwm/2335.htm |
The monument was built between 1889 and 1902. The height of the structure is 284.5 feet (86.72 m), which is only six meters below the Statue of Liberty in New York. The monument is made in the form of a neoclassical stele of oolitic limestone , decorated with bronze and limestone bas-reliefs. The figure of the Victory statue crowns the stela.
At the top of the monument is an observation deck, which can be accessed by elevator or stairs. Under the monument is the Elijah Lilly Civil War Museum, dedicated to the Indiana history of the US Civil War .
The monument is included in the US National Register of Historic Places .
Interesting Facts
- According to the annual tradition, from 1962 to Christmas, the monument is decorated in the style of a huge Christmas tree.
- The monument is a meeting place for residents of the city and a venue for various events and festivals.
- During the Formula 1 Race Stage in Indianapolis, the Chrysler Concourse Grand Prix was held here - celebrations and celebrations dedicated to racing.
- In the immediate vicinity of the monument stands the Chase Tower - the tallest building of and from 1990 topresent .