Word: monumentalize
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Until a few years ago Cambridge possessed a dignified and justly prized historical relic in the Washington Elm. As a monument the tree was justly famous. Those who visited Cambridge had it pointed out to them. Those who did not visit Cambridge knew the old tree by reputation and by photographs of it in history boks. As a monument the tree became a landmark, and, having a good deal more personality and atmosphere about it than an artificial statue could have had, it was invested with a peculiar symbolism. Now that it has gone, the suggestion is made that...
...suggestion is less weird than it at first sounds in that the creation of an artificial tree is said to be practical, and it seems assured that a detailed likeness of the old tree could be set up. But the significance of such a monument is a trifle uncertain, even if it could be erected...
...dedication of the monument, which will consist of a stone block bearing two bas-reliefs of Haughton, will take place on November 19, the day of the Yale football game. One of the bronze figures will show the famous mentor in a familiar pose, with one knee on the ground and a megaphone poised to bark out some command on the gridiron; the other will depict him at his coaching specialty, punting...
From Lake Mahopae continue on the "Bridge Route" Number 37, to Peekskill. Drive along Main Sereet in Peekskill to Division Street. Turn right into Division Street, and continue to the Solitaires Monument. Turn left here onto Highland Avenue, which is followed to the large direction sign at Annsville indicating the route to the Bear Mountain Bridge...
...could overlook the King Albert memorial on a distinct promise that it would never occur again, but deliberately to repeat the crime in the Queen Victoria work and Nurse Edith Cavell monument makes one shudder...