Peter Muhlenberg Memorial, Bronze memorial in Wakefield neighborhood, United States.
Description
Peter Muhlenberg Memorial is a four-foot bronze bust mounted on an eight-foot limestone pedestal with a semicircular stone exedra enclosing it. The one-acre park sits bordered by Connecticut Avenue, Ellicott Street, and 36th Street NW in the Wakefield neighborhood.
History
Congress approved the memorial in 1928, but the Great Depression halted construction and delayed completion until 1980. This fifty-year gap shows how long-term projects were affected by economic hardship during that period.
Culture
The memorial displays symbols representing Muhlenberg's three roles as a religious leader, military officer, and government official on its carved sides. These symbols help visitors understand the different paths his life took.
Practical
The National Park Service maintains the grounds, making it easily accessible to visitors using the surrounding streets to locate it. You can visit at any time since the memorial sits in an open public park.
Did you know?
The bronze sculpture was created by Caroline M. Hufford, a descendant of Muhlenberg himself, making it a deeply personal family artwork. This direct connection between artist and subject adds a meaningful layer to the piece.
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