Restored and Reopened

Back in May, Sandra and I visited Cleveland and learned about the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument. In a previous post, I mentioned the detail of the artwork outside. This time, I can talk about the inside.

Most of the interior renovations were complete and the monument was open to the public during December. The first thing that drew my attention was the bronze work.


Showcasing Civil War Leaders

The next thing I noticed was that the restoration has returned a vibrancy of color which was lost over the hundred years since the Monument opened in 1894. The listing of the veterans, who served from Cuyahoga County, is impressive. Names are clear and easy to read.



Sandra Surveys the Names

The light fixtures are dramatic, so too are the stain glass windows.



Looking Up

Again, the quality of the color impressed me.



A Closer Look

I would highly recommend visiting the monument if you're in the Cleveland. It's public art, which I think would very unlikely to commissioned these days. Just look at the detail in the bronze work:



Lincoln's Face

Very nice indeed.