The American War Memorials of Paul Philippe Cret

2020-05-25T15:00:00-04:00

Architects have long created memorials to commemorate dead from wars and other mass casualty events. In America, these structures, from the Washington Memorial to lesser known monuments located across the country commemorating the Union victories of the Civil War, play an important role in shaping and projecting a certain vision of American history.

The French-American architect Paul Philippe Cret, active during the first five decades of the 20th century, is perhaps the most prolific American memorial designer. Here are a few of his creations.

There Are Over a Thousand 9/11 Memorials Around the World. Here Are Just a Few You Probably Haven't Seen.

2017-09-11T12:22:00-04:00

I spent more than five years studying entries to the 2003 World Trade Center Memorial Design Competition, compiling them in my book “9/11 Memorial Visions” (McFarland & Co, 2016). Soon after, I learned that the New York City memorial is only one of many, and I thought, “There must be some interesting ones that have been built…”

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The American War Memorials of Paul Philippe Cret

There Are Over a Thousand 9/11 Memorials Around the World. Here Are Just a Few You Probably Haven't Seen.