2 Pallas - Manhattan, New York
N 40° 48.461 W 073° 57.736
18T E 587528 N 4517926
2 Pallas is named after Pallas Athena, an alternate name for the goddess Athena. The statue is a landmark on the Columbia University campus.
Waymark Code: WMZCM2
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 10/20/2018
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A bronze sculpture of the goddess Athena, under the name Alma Mater, was created by Daniel Chester French. A 8.6' by 5.9' by 6.2' the figure of the goddess of Greek mythology wearing an academic gown and a crown of laurels is seated on a throne. The throne rests on an upper marble and lower granite base. The arms of the throne end in a pair of lamps, representing wisdom and learning. She holds a book on her lap representing knowledge. In her right hand she holds a scepter composed of four sprays of wheat topped by a the crown of King's College. Columbia was founded by royal charter as King's College in 1754.
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