Arche Memorial Fountain - Dixie Hwy West - Lincoln Hwy Crossing - Chicago Heights, IL - Abraham Lincoln on Waymarking.com

From BruceS' prior waymarks of this site:
"The Arche Memorial Fountain was built in 1916 to honor the intersection of these two national roads. When the fountain was built it was located in a wayside travelers rest which was located at this important intersection. The fountain has recently been restored. On the opposite corner there is a new sculpture depicting Abraham Lincoln and children entitled "Lincoln on the Road to Greatness". Parking is available at the Chicago Heights Public Library southwest of the intersection."

I recently tripped upon the following info from a 1917 edition of The American Magazine of Art regarding the fountain:

"Designed by George Ganiere. The Arche Club was one of the largest women's clubs in Chicago area. From the center of the basin rises a torch, the insignia of the club, and on its shaft on one side a relief portrait of Abraham Lincoln, and on the other a motto."

George Etienne Ganiere (1865 - 1935) was a designer/sculptor.

Front inscriptions:
"ARCHE" inside a wreath
"We find ourselves in the peaceful possession of the fairest portion of the earth." A Lincoln

Around Lincoln relief:
"With malice towards none with charity for all."
1809 - 1916

Rear inscriptions:
"Erected by the Conservation Committee of the Arche Club of Chicago 1916."
"To the support of the Constitution and laws let every American pledge his life, his prosperity and his sacred honor."
A. Lincoln

Location Type: Statue/Bust/Portrait Property Type: Public Date of Event: 1916 Location Notes: at a corner on public grounds URL for Additional Information: Not listed

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