SAN FRANCISCO, Californie — le Dewey Monument à Union Square est dessiné contre le soleil couchant. Cette colonne de granit de 97 mètres de haut, surmontée d'une statue de bronze, rend hommage à la victoire de l'amiral George Dewey dans la guerre hispano-américaine et commémore le président William McKinley, se tenant comme un monument central dans l'un des espaces publics les plus fréquentés de San Francisco.
3338 x 5026 px | 28,3 x 42,6 cm | 11,1 x 16,8 inches | 300dpi
Date de la prise de vue:
6 septembre 2009
Lieu:
Union Square, San Francisco, California, United States
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Photograph by David Coleman. The Dewey Monument, a prominent feature of San Francisco's Union Square, was erected in 1903 to commemorate Admiral George Dewey's victory at the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War. The monument also serves as a memorial to President William McKinley, who was assassinated in 1901. Standing at 97 feet (29.6 meters) tall, the monument consists of a central column made of California granite, atop which stands a 12-foot (3.7-meter) bronze statue. The statue, created by sculptor Robert Aitken, depicts Nike, the ancient Greek Goddess of Victory, also known as "Victory of the Pacific." She holds a trident, representing Dewey's naval victories, and a wreath, symbolizing his fame. Union Square, where the monument is located, is a 2.6-acre (1.1-hectare) public plaza in downtown San Francisco. Named for the pro-Union rallies held there on the eve of the American Civil War, it has been a central gathering place in the city since 1850. Today, it's surrounded by upscale shopping, hotels, and theaters, making it a hub of commercial and cultural activity. The Dewey Monument has witnessed over a century of San Francisco's history, surviving the 1906 earthquake and fire that devastated much of the city. It has become an iconic meeting point and a popular backdrop for photographs, especially when silhouetted against the setting sun as in this image. The monument's placement in Union Square reflects the late 19th and early 20th century practice of using public art to commemorate historical events and figures. Today, it serves not only as a memorial but also as a focal point of civic life, anchoring one of San Francisco's most vibrant and visited public spaces.
