Adams Memorial
Also known as: Grief, Peace of GodWebster St. and Rock Creek Church Rd., NW., Washington, District of Columbia
Photos
GENERAL VIEW SHOWING EVERGREEN SCREEN BEHIND MEMORIAL (MEMORIAL NOT VISIBLE)
Photo taken for the Historic American Buildings Survey
Map
Coordinates:
+38.94724, -77.0106038°56'50" N, 77°00'38" W
Quadrangle map:Washington West
Description
By noted sculptor Saint-Gaudens, this famous memorial was erected by writer and historian Henry Adams as a memorial to his wife, Clover, who had committed suicide. Setting designed by architect White of the noted firm, McKim, Mead and White. -- Historic American Buildings Survey
National Register information
- Status
- Posted to the National Register of Historic Places on March 16, 1972
- Reference number
- 72001420
- Area of significance
- Art
- Level of significance
- National
- Evaluation criteria
- C - Design/Construction
- Property type
- Object
- Historic function
- Work of art (sculpture, carving, rock art)
- Current function
- Work of art (sculpture, carving, rock art)
- Period of significance
- 1875-1899
- Significant year
- 1891
Update Log
- June 22, 2012: New Street View added by wdzinc
- May 12, 2012: Imported photos from HABS/HAER