A while back I got the chance to visit the Mt. Rushmore monument and I have to say that if you get the chance it is a worth while visit. This monument is quite impressive. It a wonderful part of our American history, not just for the artistry but for the men that worked on it.
The thing that impressed me the most about it was the pure artistry of the designers.The ability to have seen such a grand idea to carve a mountain into this amazing work of art.
The sculptor was Gutzon Borgluim he designed and oversaw the project from 1927 until 1941. This was quite the undertaking, and I find it amazing when seen up close. To think that this was accomplished in that time when the safety equipment and tools of the day where quit rudimentary especially compared to todays standards.
Behind the faces they carved what he had envisioned to be a hall of records. They carved out a giant cavern that was never finished. It had been the plan to someday contain such important documents as the constitution, and the bill of rights and many more important documents, this sadly never came to be due to many things including a funding issue that arose during the second wold war.
I hope you enjoyed the photos, and if you ever get the chance I highly recommend a visit.
Thank You for taking the time to check this out.
Beautiful post, only remember this moutain from cartoons and movies :) Thanks for sharing, have a nice day n' #keepsteemin !
Thank you for the complement..I am new to all this and I have been trying to find my feet a bit, so it is nice to get such positive comments. It is a impressive place in real life it is worth a visit if you ever get a chance.
this was a great trip @originalworks
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STOPsuper amazing!
Thank you It is a worth wile visit. When I did it I bought a older motorhome and tuned it up and me and my daughter drove there kind of on a whim. It took us 2 days of constant driving but it was well worth it. Plus she will have that memory forever. I am thankful we had the chance to do it. and thanks for checking my stuff out.