Heritage, Bronze sculpture at National Archives Building in Washington DC, United States.
The outdoor sculpture Heritage stands at the entrance of the National Archives Building, featuring figures that represent the preservation of records.
American sculptor James Earle Fraser created this artwork in 1935 during a period of substantial changes in the National Archives development.
The sculpture forms a thematic pair with its companion piece Guardianship, both emphasizing the importance of maintaining national documents.
Visitors can access the sculpture at Constitution Avenue between 7th and 9th Streets, near the National Mall metro stations.
The sculpture incorporates classical design elements while maintaining modern American artistic influences of the 1930s federal architecture period.
GPS coordinates: 38.89230,-77.02321
Latest update: March 3, 2025 22:50
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