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

Files

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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.

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