The Eternal Flame - Honolulu, Oahu, HI
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N 21° 18.499 W 157° 51.362
4Q E 618651 N 2356701
The Eternal Flame is an abstract sculpture erected just across the street from the Hawaii State Capitol Building in Honolulu. It honors those who have served in the armed forces of the United States.
Waymark Code: WMRDAH
Location: Hawaii, United States
Date Posted: 06/12/2016
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The sculpture is an abstract, vertical free-standing work, with bronze and copper curvilinear planes, topped with a gas-fed burning flame. Primary colors are dark gray with red/greenish tones; texture is smooth. It sits atop a circular concrete base embedded and divided into pie-shaped parts, with steps and ramps.
The inscription reads:
"THIS MEMORIAL IS DEDICATED TO THE MEN AND WOMEN / OF THE STATE OF HAWAII / WHO HAVE SERVED IN THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES"
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Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE STATE OF HAWAII WHO HAVE SERVED IN THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES
Marker Text:
THIS MEMORIAL IS DEDICATED TO THE MEN AND WOMEN / OF THE STATE OF HAWAII / WHO HAVE SERVED IN THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES
Date of dedication: October 28, 1974
Who Put it Here?: State of Hawaii, State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, Art in Public Places Program
Description of Memorial:
In a beautiful setting across the street from the Hawaii State Capitol Building
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
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