McKinley National Memorial

Name/Title

McKinley National Memorial

Entry/Object ID

2010.1.2258i

Description

A small photograph of the McKinley National Memorial located in Canton, Ohio, with trees and a pond in the foreground. This dome shaped monument was built as a tribute to the fallen President. Construction of the monument began in June 1905 and was completed in September 1907. President and Mrs. McKinley are entombed side by side in the monument atop an altar inside the rotunda, with their two daughters resting in the walls behind. Printed on the photograph is a description that reads "McKINLEY NATIONAL MEMORIAL." This is part of a set of 10 black and white souvenir "Genuine Photographs" of President William McKinley packaged in a manilla shipping envelope.

Collection

Bechtel

Acquisition

Accession

2010.1

Source or Donor

Mr. Bechtel

Acquisition Method

Gift/Purchase

Credit Line

BECHTEL