The United States Memorial Arch, located at the intersection of Outerline Drive and Gulph Road, was erected to commemorate the arrival of General George Washington and his Continental Army into Valley Forge.
For more history on this site, visit IntenseGuy's post from May! I was so far behind in getting these posted, I didn't go into any additional details!
Originally the plans were for two arches, each at a price of $50K. The bill was approved by the House of Representatives, but not the Senate. Later a bill for one arch at a price of $100K was passed in 1910. (makes no sense to me!) Funds were appropriated in 1911, construction began in 1914 and dedication ceremonies were conducted on June 19, 1917
From one side, the American flag is framed nicely by the arch
Tara is dwarfed by the arch, and has a flag pole growing out of her head.
Perhaps my favorite photograph of the day is this one of the back side of the Gen'l Anthony Wayne (Mad Anthony) Statues. I love the lighting and shadows.
6 comments:
Very impressive. I love the picture that is right above the bottom one.
I love how you captured flow of the arch and the view down to the flag pole.
The deer are quite numerous aren't they? :) Its gotten to the point if I don't see them I wonder what is wrong.
I was comparing your pictures to mine (Day at Valley Forge) - Its amazing what a brilliant blur sky can do for the mood of a photograph. Yours are so uplifting!
memories of a lovely vacation that I had recently..We were amazed at the herds of deer and we were fortunante enough to see a fox also..
IntenseGuy sent me this link so I could have a few memories since he is the one that took me to Valley Forge..:-)
Not only do I like these pictures, but they depict one of my favorite times in history.
Thank you for showing these photos and telling that piece of history. Thanks also for your visit and kind comment.
Your photos are stunning! This is something we've talked about visiting, your pics make me want to even more!
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