Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-24
GEORGE ON HORSEBACK.

Rising from the pedestal and supporting
the figure of the horse, will be scrub oak.
The horse will stand II hands high, and the
hgnre will represent man six feet high.
The portrait of Washington will be made
from Houdon's bust, said to be the best one
OF Washington in existence. Washington
will be represented at the time he was a
General, in full uniform, resting in an easy,
graceful position. The expression on the
face is that of a man whose attention has
been suddenly attracted. The figure of
Washington on horseback will stand 10 feet
above the pedestal.
The monument will be cut from Westerly
granite, said to be the densest and most en-
durable material for the purpose known.
In color, it is blush gray, and is from the
quarry adjoining that from which the ma
terial in the Frew and Clarke monuments
in the Allegheny Cemetery was taken. The
monument complete will weigh about 70
tons, and will be 10 feet high. The contract
price is $4,000, but when completed and
unveiled, it will cost nearly S12 900. twill
be erected in North Park, opposite Webster
street, with the horses head directed toward
Sherman avenue. This will make the
statue to be apparently looking directly at
the greenhouse.
IL VIC AhONS4 10 LQe
statue will be a great work of art. The
drapery about the uniform is well executed.
The anatomical appearance of the horse is
perfect. Mr.. Pausch, who has already
gained wide reputation as sculptor, will
make the effort of his life in portraying the
features OF the immortal Father of his
Country.
The Monumental Committee has raised
$1,000 of the fund necessary to pay for the
statue On Monday 81, 500 will be paid to
A. E. Windsor & Co., granite cutters of
West End avenue, Allegheny, who have Sc
cured the contract for the erection of the
monument.
MORE MONEY NEEDED.
This will make S., 900 that will have been
paid on the contract price. It is necessary
to raise about 81 1000 yet, and arrangements
are now being made for a fair to be held.
commencing about December 20, and to
continue for four weeks. A building will
be erected especially for the purpose on the
site of the old South Common NJ. E. Church.
on Church avenue.
The movement to erect q Washington
Monument in the parks originated in June,
1886 through a suggestion made by Council
man Henry P. Staving, of the Third ward.
Allegheny, who is prominent member OF
the order, The suggestion was acted upon
Immediately, and in July of the same year
a committee of three members from each of
the IL councils in Allegheny met in Com
mon Council Chamber. A. S. Smith, of
Young & Smith, was made the Permanent
Chairman of the committee. The first thing
to do was to secure the consent of the Park
Committee to allow the monument to be
placed in the parks. This was cheerfully
given.
A Design Committee was then appointed,
consisting Of A. S. Smith, J. M. HuddeII,
A. B. Irwin, A. J. Nellie and Joseph
Morris The arrangements were pushed
vigorously until the monument became an
assured fact. It is intended to lay the
foundation for the monument on the 22d of
next February and have it completed and
ready for unveiling the following year. The
statue will be great credit to the city and
an improvement to the parks.