Graeme Teague Photography

Bartholomew County Memorial for Veterans

Caption: Bartholomew County Memorial for Veterans
Location: Columbus, Indiana.
Copyright: © Graeme Teague 832-526-1123 gtphoto@shaw.ca
AGPix ID: AGPix_GrTePh23_1019
Photo Alignment: 35mm (horizontal)
Comments: Inspired by the architecture - The Bartholomew County Memorial for Veterans is a tribute to those living and dead who answered the nation's call in the conflicts of the twentieth century. Columbus, Indiana, USA. The Bartholomew County Memorial for Veterans was designed by Thompson and Rose Architects and was dedicated in 1997. Located next to the Bartholomew County Courthouse, the memorial is constructed of twenty-five Indiana limestone pillars, each forty-feet tall. They are arranged in a 5 x 5 square with walking space between each pillar. The pillars on the exterior retain their rough-hewn finish; the pillars' interior surface is smooth. Engraved on the pillars are the names of Bartholomew County veterans who died during wars in the twentieth-century. Excerpts from diaries and soldiers' letters home are also engraved on the pillars. Landscape architect Michael Van Valkenburgh designed the grounds with grids of flowering trees. The Memorial is located withing the Columbus Arts District. The architect's fees were paid by the Cummins Foundation Architecture Program. Materials: Indiana limestone; black granite. GTPHOTO is a brilliant knowledge/photo agency with all award winning photographers, filmmakers, authors, scientist & guides covering our world. Film 16mm fisheye.