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A Star Spangled Centennial
 
A Star Spangled Centennial Marker Photo, Click for full size
By Allen C. Browne, October 13, 2012
1. A Star Spangled Centennial Marker
 
Inscription. The Francis Scott Key Tablet above was dedicated as part of the National Star Spangled Banner Centennial celebration in 1914. Designed by Hans Schuler, the bronze shield depicts and American flag and myrtle (symbolic of love and immortality) surrounding a portrait of Francis Scott Key.

The city of Baltimore adopted Schuler's design as the official logo of the centennial celebration. This Week-long commemoration boasted visiting warships, regatta races, parades, fireworks, a general illumination of Baltimore city with electric lighting, and the dedication of Fort McHenry as a City Park.

The Fort reverted to the U.S. Army in 1917 and was transferred to the National Park Service in 1933.

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After emigrating from Germany to the United States, Hans Schuler lived in Baltimore. One of the foremost sculptors of his time, he became known as "The Monument Maker."

Schuler's legacy lives on today in The Schuler School of Fine Arts located at his former studio in Baltimore City.
 
Location. 39° 15.812′ N, 76° 34.775′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. Marker is on E. Fort Avenue. Click for map. In front of the 1914 "Fort McHenry" marker on the grounds of Fort McHenry. Marker is in this post office area: Baltimore MD 21230, United States of America.
 
Other nearby markers.
 
A Star Spangled Centennial Marker Photo, Click for full size
By Allen C. Browne, October 13, 2012
2. A Star Spangled Centennial Marker
 
At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fort McHenry (here, next to this marker); Bombproofs (a few steps from this marker); Star-Spangled Banner (a few steps from this marker); The Ravelin (a few steps from this marker); Civil War Guardhouse (a few steps from this marker); In Full Glory Reflected (within shouting distance of this marker); Mortars vs. Guns (within shouting distance of this marker); 1814 Enlisted Men's Barracks, No 2 (within shouting distance of this marker). Click for a list of all markers in Baltimore.

 
A Star Spangled Centennial Marker Photo, Click for full size
By Allen C. Browne, October 13, 2012
3. A Star Spangled Centennial Marker
 
 
Fort McHenry Marker Photo, Click for full size
By Allen C. Browne, October 13, 2012
4. Fort McHenry Marker
 
Credits. This page originally submitted on October 19, 2012, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 121 times since then. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 19, 2012, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
 
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