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Description: The Garfield Monument, a 180-ft tall cylindrical building, was designed by George Keller. It was built in 1890, two years after the President's death. It sits on a hill over looking Lakeview Cemetery in Cleveland, Ohio. The exterior is decorated with five bas-relief panels depicting scenes from Garfield's life. The interior is decorated with elaborate mosaic tiles, marble columns and colorful leaded glass windows. In the center of the main level is a larger than life statute of President Garfield. James A Garfield, the 20th President, was born on November 19, 1831 in a log cabin in what is now Moreland Hills, Ohio. He was educated at what is now Hiram College in Hiram, Ohio. On November 11, 1858, he married Lucretia Randolph. They had seven children, five sons and two daughters. Garfield was elected President in 1880 and served only four months. He was assassinated on July 2, 1881 and died September 19, 1881. He served a mere 200 days as president. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B09F10_055
Subjects: Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881; Monuments.
Places: Cleveland (Ohio); Cuyahoga County (Ohio)