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Doane Robinson wrote to Gutzon Borglum to propose the idea of creating a monumental sculpture in the Black Hills of South Dakota, aimed at attracting tourism and celebrating American history. Robinson envisioned a project that would depict notable figures from the American West, which he believed would enhance the region's cultural significance. Borglum, known for his grand sculptures, ultimately transformed Robinson's concept into the iconic Mount Rushmore, featuring four U.S. presidents.
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Who sculpted Mount Rushmore?
There were many people involved in the sculpting, they all were supervised and directed by Gutzon Borglum. Gutzon Borglum and 400 workers sculpted it. The idea came from Doane Robinson to promote tourism to South Dakota.
Why did Gutzon Borglum make Mount Rushmore?
The idea for carvings in the Black Hills in South Dakota came from Doane Robinson, South Dakota's State Historian. Doane invited Gutzon Borglum to the Black Hills in South Dakota to discuss his idea and see if Gutzon would be interested in doing the carvings. On his second visit, Gutzon Borglum found Mount Rushmore and agreed to do the carvings and Doane Robinson agreed to work to fund the project.
How do you know that state historian of South Dakota did not have to wheedle to get Borglum to take on the Mount Rushmore project?
South Dakota State Historian Doane Robinson wrote a letter to Gutzon Borglum asking him to visit South Dakota so they could discuss the project. Borglum responded with a telegram that he was interested and would come visit. Doane Robinson and Gutzon Borglum met twice in the Black Hills. On the second trip, in 1925, Borglum found Mount Rushmore and knew that was the mountain he wanted to carve, no wheedling needed! Gutzon Borglum had been working on the Stone Mountain project in Georgia, but he was dismissed from that project which made him available for the Mount Rushmore project. More information and a copy of the first letter from Doane Robinson to Gutzon Borglum and a copy of Borglum's reply telegram can be found at the National Park Service's Mount Rushmore web site - see Related Links.
Who wanted to carve the president's faces on Mount Rushmore?
It was Doane Robinson's idea to create colossal carvings in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Doane Robinson invited Gutzon Borglum to the Black Hills to talk about the carvings. During his visits to the Black Hills, Gutzon Borglum found Mount Rushmore. It was also Gutzon's idea to carve the president's faces on Mount Rushmore.
Why did they create Mount Rushmore?
The idea for carvings in the Black Hills in South Dakota came from Doane Robinson, South Dakota's State Historian. Doane invited Gutzon Borglum to the Black Hills in South Dakota to discuss his idea and see if Gutzon would be interested in doing the carvings. On his second visit, Gutzon Borglum found Mount Rushmore and agreed to do the carving and Doane Robinson agreed to work to fund the project.
How do you know that the state historian of South Dakota did not have to wheedle to get Borglum to take on Mount Rushmore project?
South Dakota State Historian Doane Robinson wrote a letter to Gutzon Borglum asking him to visit South Dakota so they could discuss the project. Borglum responded with a telegram that he was interested and would come visit. Doane Robinson and Gutzon Borglum met twice in the Black Hills. On the second trip, in 1925, Borglum found Mount Rushmore and knew that was the mountain he wanted to carve, no wheedling needed! Gutzon Borglum had been working on the Stone Mountain project in Georgia, but he was dismissed from that project which made him available for the Mount Rushmore project. More information and a copy of the first letter from Doane Robinson to Gutzon Borglum and a copy of Borglum's reply telegram can be found at the National Park Service's Mount Rushmore web site - see Related Links.
Why did gutzon borglum choose Abraham Lincoln for mount Rushmore?
The idea for carvings in the Black Hills in South Dakota came from Doane Robinson, South Dakota's State Historian. Doane invited Gutzon Borglum to the Black Hills in South Dakota to discuss his idea and see if Gutzon would be interested in doing the carvings. On his second visit, Gutzon Borglum found Mount Rushmore and agreed to do the carving and Doane Robinson agreed to work to fund the project.
Who all was involved in making mt Rushmore?
The person who came up with the idea was Doane Robinson. He needed a sculptor to help him with his idea. he needed Gutzon Borglum. when Borglum started the project he had his son help his name was Lincoln Borglum. after Gutzon Borglum died the project went into the hands of his son. Mt. Rushmore was started in 1920 and was ended in 1940.
Who made Mount Rushmore?
South Dakota State Historian Doane Robinson had the idea for sculptures in the Black Hills to commemorate heroes of the Old West. He invited Gutzon Borglum to visit South Dakota and look into building such a sculpture. Gutzon Borglum suggested that a memorial with a national character would appeal better to the American people and suggested the four presidents. Gutzon Borglum began work on Mount Rushmore in 1927, with the help of hundreds of workers. Gutzon's son, Lincoln, also supervised the work on Mount Rushmore and finished the monument after his father died in 1941.
Why was Mount Rushmore built?
Doane Robinson is known as the "Father of Mount Rushmore." It was his idea for colossal carvings in the Black Hills. He wanted to create an attraction that would draw people from all over the country to his state. In August of 1924 he contacted Gutzon Borglum who was working at Stone Mountain, GA on the face of Robert E. Lee. In his letter Robinson invited Borglum to visit South Dakota and talk over the possibility of carving a mountain. Borglum took Robinson up on his offer and met with him during September of 1924 and again in August of 1925. During this second trip Borglum found Mount Rushmore. From that point on Robinson worked diligently to secure funding for the project. Doane Robinson's idea was a success.
What is Mount Rushmore used for and why was it built?
Mount Rushmore is used to promote tourism in South Dakota. South Dakota State Historian Doane Robinson had the idea to carve the likenesses of western heroes in the Black Hills to promote tourism. His idea was to carve the Needles. Doane Robinson contacted Gutzon Borglum about a carving in the Black Hills. Gutzon Borglum chose Mount Rushmore instead because of the poor quality of granite in the Needles. Gutzon also thought it would be better for the sculpture to have a more national focus and chose the four presidents to carve on Mount Rushmore.
Who was responsible for the creation of Mount Rushmore?
Doane Robinson, South Dakota State Historian, was the originator of the idea to have a mountain carving in the Black Hills of South Dakota. With support from others, Doane Robinson contacted Gutzon Borglum to be the sculptor. Senator Peter Norbeck and Congressman William Williamson were instrumental in getting the legislation passed to allow the carving.
