James Cardinal Gibbons Memorial Statue
James Cardinal Gibbons Memorial Statue, Memorial sculpture at Shrine of the Sacred Heart, Washington D.C., United States.
The bronze monument depicts Cardinal Gibbons seated in formal church robes, with a cross in his left hand and right hand raised in blessing.
Congress and President Calvin Coolidge authorized the memorial in 1928, leading to its dedication ceremony on August 14, 1932 with notable attendees.
The memorial incorporates ecclesiastical symbols, including a shield with the coat of arms of Baltimore Archdiocese and rows of tassels indicating Cardinal rank.
The granite base measures 8 feet high and 10 feet wide, weighing 2,500 pounds, with inscriptions marking the Knights of Columbus contribution.
Leo Lentelli crafted this sculpture using four materials: bronze for the figure, granite and marble for the base, and reinforced concrete for stability.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 1932
Creator: Leo Lentelli
Made from material: bronze, granite, marble, reinforced concrete
GPS coordinates: 38.93140,-77.03620
Latest update: March 5, 2025 14:46
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