National American Indian Memorial, Unfinished memorial building at Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island, United States.
The National American Indian Memorial was planned as a 580-foot-tall structure overlooking New York Harbor, featuring a grand statue of a Native American warrior.
President William Howard Taft officiated the groundbreaking ceremony on February 22, 1913, with thirty Indigenous leaders and military officials in attendance.
The memorial intended to include exhibition spaces dedicated to Native American artifacts, showcasing diverse traditions from tribes across North America.
Financial difficulties and material shortages during World War I halted construction progress, leading to the permanent abandonment of the project.
The proposed structure would have exceeded the Statue of Liberty in height, incorporating both Neo-Aztec pyramid and Egyptian Revival architectural elements.
Location: New York
Inception: February 22, 1913
Founders: Rodman Wanamaker
Architects: Thomas Hastings
Creator: Daniel Chester French
GPS coordinates: 40.60490,-74.05660
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:29
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