Atlantic City in Atlantic County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Greek Temple Monument War Memorial

Dedicated to Honor the World War I Soldiers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By R. C.

1. Dedicated to Honor the World War I Soldiers

Portion of the dedication can be seen above Lady Liberty in the frieze above the columns. (It is difficult to photograph inscription in one composition)

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This monument was erected in 1922 by the City of Atlantic City in honor of those of her citizens who served in the World War · 1917–1918.

Erected 1922.

Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I. A significant historical year for this entry is 1922.

Location. 39° 21.078′ N, 74° 27.305′ W. Marker is in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in Atlantic County. Marker is at the intersection of North Albany Ave and Odonnell Parkway on North Albany Ave. Monument is in Chelsa Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Atlantic City NJ 08401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Vietnam War Memorial (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); POW / MIA Monument (about 700 feet away); Honor Roll (about 700 feet away); 87th Infantry Division Monument (about 700 feet away); Purple Heart Memorial (about 800 feet away); Civil War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Harold Corry (approx. 0.3 miles away); John J. Mooney, Jr. (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlantic City.

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The “plaque” for this monument is the text describing its dedication on the interior frieze carved into the stone along the circumference of the building. The building is representative of a Greek temple supported by 16 Doric columns.

The statue in the rotunda is entitled Liberty in Distress by Frederick William MacMonnies, and depicts a nude Lady Liberty with a broken sword screaming at the horrors of war. There is a nude male soldier across her leg and other victims and symbols of war at her feet.

There is a 1988 rededication plaque for the monument on one of the arches of the temple. The 1988 plaque refers to the restoration of the “Greek Temple Monument.” Maps of Atlantic City sometimes call it the “Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument.”

At the top of the columns on the outer ring of the temple are the names of World War I battles and medallions of the different military services.

Floor of the Greek Temple image. Click for full size.

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2. Floor of the Greek Temple

Detail of stone carving inside columns image. Click for full size.

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3. Detail of stone carving inside columns

One of several duplicate Marine symbols on the outside of the Greek Temple image. Click for full size.

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4. One of several duplicate Marine symbols on the outside of the Greek Temple

One of several Aviation symbols on the outside of the Greek Temple image. Click for full size.

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5. One of several Aviation symbols on the outside of the Greek Temple

One of several duplicate Army symbols on the outside of the Greek Temple image. Click for full size.

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6. One of several duplicate Army symbols on the outside of the Greek Temple

One of several duplicate Navy symbols on the outside of the Greek Temple image. Click for full size.

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7. One of several duplicate Navy symbols on the outside of the Greek Temple

Exterior of Greek Temple Monument image. Click for full size.

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8. Exterior of Greek Temple Monument

This circular temple approx. 124 feet in diameter has 16 Doric columns. A list of World War I battles has been carved into the outside frieze.

<i>Liberty in Distress</i> (front view) image. Click for full size.

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9. Liberty in Distress (front view)

Lady Liberty screaming to the heavens with male soldier across her leg. Click on the image to enlarge to see the detail.

<i>Liberty in Distress</i> (front left view) image. Click for full size.

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10. Liberty in Distress (front left view)

Bronze by Frederick William MacMonnies (1863–1937) is approx 9 feet tall on a 5 foot base of Vermont green marble.

<i>Liberty in Distress</i> (view of male soldier) image. Click for full size.

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11. Liberty in Distress (view of male soldier)

Detail of male soldier on Lady Liberty's right leg.

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12. Liberty in Distress (Liberty's right profile)

View of Lady Liberty's right side with broken sword (not by vandals) and other victims. There is an honorific wreath on every other of the 8 sided base.

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13. Liberty in Distress (left profile)

View of Lady Liberty's left side flags, war dead, and other items of war can be seen in this view.

<i>Liberty in Distress</i> (detail of right base) image. Click for full size.

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14. Liberty in Distress (detail of right base)

Detail of items at the feet of Lady Liberty.

<i>Liberty in Distress</i> (upper front view) image. Click for full size.

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15. Liberty in Distress (upper front view)

Detail of the Lady Liberty screaming into the heavens.

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16. Liberty in Distress (upper left profile)

View of objects carried in Lady Liberty's left arm.

<i>Liberty in Distress</i> (rear view) image. Click for full size.

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17. Liberty in Distress (rear view)

Detail of rear or statue includes portion of the French flag that she is draped in.

<i>Liberty in Distress</i> Wreath on pedestal beneath Lady Liberty image. Click for full size.

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18. Liberty in Distress Wreath on pedestal beneath Lady Liberty

There is a wreath on every other stone.

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19. Liberty in Distress (rear view)

Rear of statue where other victims of war can be seen at her feet.

<i>Liberty in Distress</i> image. Click for full size.

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20. Liberty in Distress

Lady Liberty screaming in horror and victory to the heavens.

Monument dedication text can bee seen over Lady Liberty's head image. Click for full size.

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21. Monument dedication text can bee seen over Lady Liberty's head

Alternate view of inside top of Greek Temple image. Click for full size.

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22. Alternate view of inside top of Greek Temple

Name of Sculptor Frederick William MacMonnies image. Click for full size.

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23. Name of Sculptor Frederick William MacMonnies

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