Lincoln the Mystic

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Lincoln the Mystic
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Artist James Earle Fraser
Year1929
Type Bronze
Dimensions3.0 m× 3.7 m× 1.8 m(10 ft× 12 ft× 6 ft)
Location Jersey City, New Jersey
OwnerCity of Jersey City, Department of Parks

Lincoln the Mystic, also known as the Abraham Lincoln Memorial, is a bronze statue by James Earle Fraser. It is located at Lincoln Park in Jersey City, New Jersey, near the beginning of the Lincoln Highway. [1]

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A full size bronze replica stands in front of the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University. [2] [3] [4]

Abraham Lincoln Statue at Maxwell School, Syracuse University, 2012 Abraham Lincoln Statue and Maxwell School, Syracuse University, 2012.jpg
Abraham Lincoln Statue at Maxwell School, Syracuse University, 2012

History

The sculpture cost $75,000, which was raised by popular subscription. The Lincoln Association of Jersey City commissioned Fraser to design and build the park memorial, which was dedicated on June 14, 1930. The association was also influential in the renaming of West Side Park for President Abraham Lincoln. [2] [5] [6] [7]

The inscription reads: [8]

(On sculpture near base, raised letters:)
J. E. FRASER. SCULPTOR
(copyright symbol) 1929
(Around base:)
MDCCCLXV . MDCCCIX
(Around base, incised letters:)
ABRAHAM LINCOLN S. Kunst FDRY NYC signed Founder's mark appears.

The wall behind the sculpture bears the inscription:
WITH MALICE TOWARD NONE AND CHARITY FOR ALL.
On one side of wall:
THAT GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE
BY THE PEOPLE FOR THE PEOPLE
SHALL NOT PERISH FROM THE EARTH.
On other side of wall:
LET US HAVE FAITH THAT RIGHT MAKES MIGHT
AND IN THAT FAITH LET US TO THE END
DARE TO DO OUR DUTY AS WE UNDERSTAND IT.

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