Alexander Dallas Bache Monument, Tomb monument at Congressional Cemetery in Washington, D.C., United States.
The Alexander Dallas Bache Monument is a tomb located within Congressional Cemetery in Washington, D.C. The structure displays classical architectural features from the 19th century, built with smooth stone and careful craftsmanship.
The monument was designed in 1868 by architect Henry Hobson Richardson to honor Alexander Dallas Bache, who directed the United States Coast Survey. His work was fundamental to mapping America's coastlines.
The monument honors a descendant of Benjamin Franklin who founded several scientific institutions and shaped how Americans studied the ocean and weather. His work left a lasting mark on the nation's approach to these fields.
The monument is located within Congressional Cemetery and can be easily identified by its classical stone design. The cemetery is open daily and visitors should wear comfortable shoes when exploring the various burial sites on foot.
The monument represents one of only three known architectural works by Henry Hobson Richardson that lacks his characteristic Romanesque style. This makes it an unusual example in the career of this influential designer.
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