World War I Memorial | |
Location | O'Donnell Parkway, S. Albany and Ventnor Avenues, Atlantic City, New Jersey |
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Coordinates | 39°21′5″N74°27′19″W / 39.35139°N 74.45528°W Coordinates: 39°21′5″N74°27′19″W / 39.35139°N 74.45528°W |
Area | less than one acre |
Built | 1922 |
Architect | Diebitch, Emil, Inc.; MacMonnies, F. |
Architectural style | Greek Temple |
NRHP reference No. | 81000388 [1] |
NJRHP No. | 407 [2] |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | August 28, 1981 |
Designated NJRHP | July 2, 1981 |
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The rotunda houses a 9-foot (2.7 m) bronze statue titled Liberty in Distress by Frederick W. MacMonnies.
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