Matthew Fontaine Maury Monument
GPTKB entity
Statements (114)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
monument
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| gptkbp:architecturalStyle |
classical architecture
part of architectural heritage. Beaux-Arts. |
| gptkbp:artwork |
inspired local artists.
includes sculptural details. |
| gptkbp:associatedWith |
gptkb:U.S._Navy
educational programs scientific community oceanographic research navigation and mapping Confederate_history American_Civil_War_history. |
| gptkbp:basedOn |
gptkb:National_Register_of_Historic_Places
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| gptkbp:celebrates |
the_life_and_work_of_Matthew_Fontaine_Maury.
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| gptkbp:city |
symbol of community identity.
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| gptkbp:civicEngagement |
promotes civic engagement.
hosts civic engagement activities. serves as a civic symbol. |
| gptkbp:communityEngagement |
engages local communities.
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| gptkbp:communityImpact |
serves as a community focal point.
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| gptkbp:communityPrograms |
serves as a community resource.
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| gptkbp:conservationEfforts |
ongoing preservation initiatives.
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| gptkbp:constructedIn |
1920s
early 20th century |
| gptkbp:constructionMaterial |
granite
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| gptkbp:controversy |
debate_over_Confederate_monuments
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| gptkbp:coordinates |
37.5531° N, 77.4558° W
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| gptkbp:culturalEvents |
venue for cultural events.
site for cultural gatherings. |
| gptkbp:culturalHeritage |
provides cultural education.
part_of_Virginia's_cultural_heritage. |
| gptkbp:culturalImpact |
has cultural impact.
symbol_of_Southern_heritage |
| gptkbp:culturalSignificance |
represents maritime history
important to local identity. recognized for cultural significance. represents_Southern_heritage. |
| gptkbp:dedicatedTo |
gptkb:Matthew_Fontaine_Maury
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| gptkbp:dedication |
attended by dignitaries
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| gptkbp:depicts |
Matthew_Fontaine_Maury_in_naval_uniform
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| gptkbp:designedBy |
gptkb:William_C._Noland
J._W._A._McDonald |
| gptkbp:education |
offers educational value.
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| gptkbp:educationalPrograms |
offers educational tours.
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| gptkbp:events |
hosts commemorative events.
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| gptkbp:famousLandmark |
gptkb:Virginia_Historic_Landmark
recognized as a cultural landmark. nearby to other monuments. other_monuments_on_Monument_Avenue |
| gptkbp:features |
gptkb:statue_of_Matthew_Fontaine_Maury
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| gptkbp:funding |
funded by public donations.
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| gptkbp:height |
12 feet
30 feet 80 feet |
| gptkbp:historicalContext |
Civil War era
reflects 19th-century values. |
| gptkbp:historicalLegacy |
part of historical legacy.
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| gptkbp:historicalPeriod |
important for historical preservation.
provides historical interpretation. |
| gptkbp:historicalResearch |
subject of historical research.
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| gptkbp:historicalRole |
commemorating naval officers
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| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
honors contributions to oceanography and navigation.
commemorates contributions to oceanography holds historical value. important for historical understanding. significant_in_American_history. |
| gptkbp:historicalTours |
included in historical tours.
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Matthew Fontaine Maury Monument
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| gptkbp:influencedBy |
19th-century American sculpture
local activism for monument removal American_Civil_War_history European_monument_design |
| gptkbp:influences |
local culture and education.
public_perception_of_Confederate_figures |
| gptkbp:inscription |
To_the_memory_of_Matthew_Fontaine_Maury,_the_Pathfinder_of_the_Seas.
To_the_memory_of_Matthew_Fontaine_Maury |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
inspired_by_Maury's_work.
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| gptkbp:is_funded_by |
private donations
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| gptkbp:landmark |
designated as a historic landmark.
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| gptkbp:locatedIn |
gptkb:Richmond,_Virginia
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| gptkbp:maintainedBy |
local preservation societies
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| gptkbp:maintenance |
requires regular upkeep.
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| gptkbp:managedBy |
gptkb:City_of_Richmond
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| gptkbp:material |
granite
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| gptkbp:partOf |
gptkb:Richmond_Historic_District
gptkb:Richmond's_Monument_Avenue Virginia's_cultural_heritage Richmond's_historical_narrative Virginia's_historical_landmarks Monuments_of_Richmond Richmond's_tourism_appeal |
| gptkbp:politicalRole |
a source of local pride.
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| gptkbp:publicAccess |
open to the public.
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| gptkbp:recognizedBy |
gptkb:National_Register_of_Historic_Places
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| gptkbp:relatedTo |
Virginia_State_Capitol.
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| gptkbp:releasedIn |
June 30, 1929
June 24, 1929 |
| gptkbp:renovated |
2016
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| gptkbp:represents |
the legacy of naval science.
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| gptkbp:style |
gptkb:Beaux-Arts
classical |
| gptkbp:surroundingArea |
gptkb:Monument_Avenue
landscaped gardens landscaped gardens. |
| gptkbp:symbol |
scientific achievement.
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| gptkbp:symbolizes |
scientific exploration
heritage preservation efforts maritime exploration. Southern_identity |
| gptkbp:touristAttraction |
popular tourist attraction.
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| gptkbp:visitedBy |
students and historians
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| gptkbp:visitors |
attracts tourists
attracts tourists and historians. |