Democratic Sentinel, Volume 19, Number 20, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 May 1895 — IN HONOR OF WASHINGTON. [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

IN HONOR OF WASHINGTON.

The magnificent Washington Memorial Arch, at the entrance to Washington Squayg from Fifth avenue, has been dedicated and formally turned over to the city of New York with fitting ceremonies. The idea of erecting such a structure originated on the occasion of the centennial anniversary of Washington’s first inauguration, which was celebrated April 30, 1889. A wooden arch was then erected, and it was suggested to embody the design in marble. Accordingly appeals fc»r popular subscriptions were made and

Dec. 27, 1890, the first stone was laid. The arch is of white Tuckahoe marble and stands seventy-two feet high. On one' side is the inscription: “To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the inauguration of George Washington as first President of the United States. Erected by the people of New York city.” Qn the other side is a quotation taken from Washington’s first inaugural address: “Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair. The event is in the hands of God.” The entire cost of the monument is $128,000.