Guglielmo Marconi, Bronze memorial in Mount Pleasant, Washington, D.C., United States
The memorial features a bronze bust of Marconi on a pink granite pedestal with an additional sculpture depicting waves radiating into clouds beneath a world sphere.
Congress approved legislation for the memorial in April 1938, leading to its dedication in June 1941 following a successful public fundraising campaign collecting $32,555.
The memorial combines Academic Abstraction with Art Moderne design elements, reflecting the technological advancement themes through its sculptural composition and architectural elements.
The memorial stands at the intersection of 16th and Lamont Streets NW, accessible by public transportation and equipped with four benches for visitors.
The memorial includes a dynamic nude female figure positioned above the world sphere, symbolizing the transmission of radio waves across the globe.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 1940
Creator: Attilio Piccirilli
GPS coordinates: 38.93042,-77.03675
Latest update: March 6, 2025 17:14
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