State of Pennsylvania - National Parks Gallery

Name:
Pennsylvania
Level: 180-ft.
Donor: State of Pennsylvania
Dates: 1850s/1850s/1885
Original material: marble
Dimensions: 3' 1"x 6' 2"
Sculptor/Carver: not known
Original inscription: Pennsylvania. Founded 1681 by Deeds of Peace. [abbr.]
Documented material history:
• 1852: “Blocks from Pennsylvania . . . have been received at the Washington Monument
office, during the past month.” [SDR, March 4, 1852.]
• 1850s: “This large state is represented by a large block of Hitner’s white marble. . . .”
[RW]
• 1855-1880: “In the Shaft.” [Hand-written list; Entry 440, RG 42, NAB.]
• 1880: “White Marble West Wall” [CG]