Newport News Victory Arch, Triumphal arch in Newport News, United States.
The Newport News Victory Arch stands at the intersection of 25th Street and West Avenue, featuring classical architectural elements and an eternal bronze flame.
Built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1962, this monument welcomed nearly half a million American troops returning from World War I through the port of Newport News.
The arch bears the inscription '1917 1918, Greetings with love to those who return, A triumph with tears to those who sleep' honoring military service.
Located at coordinates 36.976917° N and 76.432389° W, the monument remains open for public viewing and sits near several other historical markers.
The original structure, made of brick, wood, and stucco, required more maintenance funds over forty years than its initial construction costs.
Location: Newport News
GPS coordinates: 36.97692,-76.43239
Latest update: March 4, 2025 07:46
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