McKinley Monument Lions - Buffalo, NY
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Rayman
N 42° 53.185 W 078° 52.688
17T E 673271 N 4750385
These lions are at the base of the McKinley Monument in Niagara Square, downtown Buffalo.
Waymark Code: WMCAH
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 05/10/2006
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In the center of Niagara Square stands the city's memorial to President William McKinley, who was assassinated while attending the Pan-American Exposition in 1901. Daniel Burnham, who was called in to consult on the project, suggested the appropriateness of an obelisk, with fountains at the base and decided where it should be placed.
A. Phimister Proctor, a well-known animal sculptor who executed several pieces for the Pan-American Exposition, carved the sleeping lions, symbols of strength, and the turtles, emblematic of eternal life.
There are four lions, one each at the northeast, northwest, southeast, and southwest corners of the monument. The coordinates are for the center of the square/monument.
Physical Address:
Niagara Square
Buffalo, NY United States
14202
Web Site: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Take a photo of the lion.