The exact building cost of George Mason Statue
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Title
The exact building cost of George Mason Statue
Subject
The money spent to build the George Mason Statue inside the George Mason University
Description
The article titled “George Mason Statue” on the Past and Present digital archive of George Mason University offers valuable background on the commissioning, construction, and unveiling of the George Mason statue, with particular emphasis on its historical and symbolic significance. For a project focused on the cost of building the statue, this article provides key financial context: it states that the statue was commissioned for approximately $159000, a cost that included not only the sculpting itself but also the design, materials, and installation. Funded through private donations and contributions from the university community, the statue was sculpted by artist Wendy M. Ross and unveiled in April 1996. The article also touches on the artistic symbolism embedded in the statue, such as Mason holding the Virginia Declaration of Rights, which connects the monument’s aesthetic elements to the legacy of its namesake
Creator
George Mason University, Construction
Publisher
George Mason University Past and Present Team
Date
1995-08-01
Contributor
Abdul Bais Faqirzai
Format
Article
Language
English
Type
Article
Citation
George Mason University, Construction, “The exact building cost of George Mason Statue,” Mason History, accessed July 27, 2025, https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/items/show/207.