New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-13
SAILORS MONUMENT
NJ
Design No. G.

anced. numbered 2. T. and g. all OF which present
Tie familiar type Of column standing upon
pp9n p mtf or terrce that Numbered a. in
our opinion. greatly to be preferred. BY happy
are placed only upon two faces OF the pedestal.
that what is square monument above them -
the ground The terrace upon which 1t stands nat
the oblong shape OF the open space abou, H. THIS
platform is ncosed by paraPet Win Peee s,Iss;
that il would be inconvenient for foot passengers
The most excellent and striking feature OF tho
composition. however. and one that gives IL great
animation and distinction is that ;hc pedestal.
Of the monument, larger than the other. and
OF which from the nature OF the case largely de-
and its support. u thus makes OF the lnc'osins
parapet, which might otherwise seem to be mere
accessory. integral part OF the design. A. us
author says: ut brings the composition down 10
sculpture the circular and slightly conica structure
OF stone or marble being OF it;le intrinsic interest
the five groups Of sculpture which surround and
surmOunt 1t. This way Of treating the problem,
alleeorcnl sculpture accomranied by pedsS,a %,
most fitting treatment OF n soldiers eno Sailors
Neither of these two designs would roach upon
the space needed for ca rrarcs more than does the
circle now existing. Either Is large enough Tor the
site, which is not very extensive and a: the monu;
would stand IN the a axis o. rs any street .aa
JIs,onr. ~ roe tinensions are unnecessary Nor
does the great height OF the ADJACENT buildings
in this place could compete with them In this re-
speet. and one Of moderate dimenS2n' ann say
WITH WITH simoiciiy and dignity easily hold it'
AGAINST Ths Ep e no " arq s op too small
depends more upon the manner in which the detal.'
are rested ana EP0m the sc@ ~ ., Wbo imam
ciind wifi, n t skill com6arable With that evnced
in these sketches. would result striking ana
notable work OF art suitable 10 It's purpose and well
II is an Incidental merit Of both those designs. In
our Judgment that they are devised VIII sins@ncss
shall be ANYTHING bn; monuTenht Ih o nppSs
inside neither memorial hall below nor 2 lookout
above ANY such secondary pnrpos. would. In our
O dGs sG ch d'T 5 r cam i al b. efb only
the relative merits OF the schemes suggestei. and
I'm adjusting the proportions both Of til" sculpture
ana Of the architecnre The Ultimate vaiu 60 o,
necessarily depend uuon the possession on their
part o, qualities and resources which sketches such
az these cannot exhibit.
WILLIAM W !sFiA 3 MAhF'
\. p. f. HAMT1N.
The monument is to be 40 feet high all.
On top Of the column will be a heroic figure
symbolizing victory. 1t is that Of an angel with
outstretched arms and flaming sword. The plat
form surrounding the column is extensive and
X VIII be inclosed with massive balustrade.
having openings at the north and south ends.
on the east and west sides. the spots CORE
spending 20 the stairways and openings at the
north and south sides. there will be large pedes-
tails carrying heroic equestrian figures. on
either side OF both entrances. making four in all,
will be smaller pedestals. with figure OF
soldier or sailor.
At the base OF the column in line with the
stairs or openings on the north and south ends.
will be two semi-crcular pedestals. each con-
tanning army AMI navy groups. The balustrade
viii have seats on the inner side for pedestrians.