Show aad mormon hormon battalion monument the mormon battalion monument now being erected on oa the southeast corner ot of the state capitol grounds will when completed be one of the most unique and beautiful works of 0 the kind in the western states it will be a suitable monument to honor the sturdy land band ot of american soldiers known as the mormon battalion the corner stone stone was laid april 7 1925 the monument is to be completed may 1 1927 at a cost of approximately by legislative enactment the state ot of utah appropriated to match a like amount to be raised by popular subscription loyal citizens of utah have devoted ten years to the enterprise and in the task of raising the there has been a ready response here at home in surrounding mountain states on the pacific coast from many eastern northern and southern states canada south america and south africa the nias mass of the monument will be 29 feet high constructed of rose pink granite the base ft the water pool and the fountain will be of cement the approach walks will be of brick the central figure a typical battalion man heroic size will be cast in united states standard bronze the cubic content of the stone will exceed feet and the entire structure will cover an area of nearly square feet seldom have the people of the in ter mountain country had the privilege of beening at home a great sculptor at work on a masterpiece this opportunity Is now offered through the courtesy of mr gilbert P now making the working models in clay and plaster which are to be cut into granite tor for erection of the mormon battalion monument however the public is invited to visit the old studio at west 3rd ard north street at salt lake city during the month of may imay the studio will be open an any Y evening from 7 to 9 and on wednesday saturday and sunday afternoons ter from 2 to 5 |