Veterans Park

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Notes:

Temporary pillars in Fulton Park Memorial to Gold Star heroes of World War I. The more elaborate pillars erected by the American Legion were begun in 1926 (see image no. 255). These two pillars, which flank an entrance to the park, are tall, square, slightly tapered and unadorned except for the lettering “They Gave Their Lives” (left pillar) and “That We Might Live” (right pillar). Underneath each of these mottoes stands a single star; then the list of names. An American flag is suspended between the pillars above the park entrance. A few people can be seen through the entrance, sitting on benches.

Data Provider:

Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)

Subject Topic:

Monuments & memorials and War

Rights:

© Grand Rapids Public Library. All Rights Reserved.

URL:

http://cdm16055.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p15416coll1/id/263