The Carillon

The Carillon (HMEVD)

Location: Richmond, VA 23221
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Country: United States of America
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N 37° 32.554', W 77° 28.933'

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The Carillon, Virginia's War Memorial for World War I, was erected by the Commonwealth of Virginia to commemorate those who served. Designed by noted Boston architect Ralph Adams Cram, it is an interpretation of the Italian campanile in Georgian classicism. A commission was formed about 1922 to study a design and a site, but public campaigns altered the initial proposal and delayed construction until 1931. The tower was completed and dedicated on 15 October 1932. The Carillon reaches a height of 240 feet and its bells were originally intended to ring out patriotic concerts. The city of Richmond has maintained this structure since its construction.
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HM NumberHMEVD
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Marker NumberSA 53
Year Placed2000
Placed ByDepartment of Historic Resources
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Thursday, September 4th, 2014 at 5:34pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)18S E 280703 N 4157959
Decimal Degrees37.54256667, -77.48221667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 37° 32.554', W 77° 28.933'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds37° 32' 33.24" N, 77° 28' 55.98" W
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Area Code(s)804
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 2881 Park Dr, Richmond VA 23221, US
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