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Memorial Window. Memorial Window viewing is free and open to the public: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or by special appointment. In 1928, the Veterans Memorial Window project marked a pivotal turning point for local artist Grant Wood.
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Memorial window. Regionalist artist Grant Wood, who grew up and lived in Cedar Rapids as an adult, was commissioned to design the memorial window. The window measures 24 by 20 feet (7.3 by 6.1 m). It is the only stained glass window designed by Wood. It depicts a 16 feet (4.9 m) Lady of Peace and Victory in the clouds.
Jul 7, 2018 · Buried in their entry is an offhand mention of Grant Wood’s Veterans Memorial Window. Veterans Memorial Window. The Veteran’s Memorial Window stands 20 wide and 24 feet tall. When installed in 1928, it was the biggest stained glass window in the United States. The window features a huge mythical female figure surrounded by clouds, with a ...
The Memorial Window was designed in 1927 by the then relatively unknown artist Grant Wood. The Window stands 24’ high and 20’ wide and is made up of about 10,000 pieces of stained glass fitted together with lead, forming a stunning work of art.
Jul 27, 2016 · Grant Wood created this memorial window that was finished in 1927. The lady in the glass looks down on six life sized soldiers from the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Mexican War, Civil War, Spanish American War and World War I. Insignias of the Navy, Army and Marines border the window. The Air Force was not yet in existence.
Grant Wood Window in Veteran's Memorial Auditorium, Cedar Rapids: See 18 reviews, articles, and photos of Grant Wood Window in Veteran's Memorial Auditorium, ranked No.11 on Tripadvisor among 38 attractions in Cedar Rapids.
