Why was Mount Rushmore built?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

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.
Mount Rushmore was built to represent the history of the first 150 years of the United States. Doane Robinson believed that if the faces of former presidents was carved into the mountain it would attract more visitors to the area.
Mount Rushmore was built to promote tourism to the area. Needles was initially proposed as the location, but eventually Mount Rushmore was decided upon.

Answer 3

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 of South Dakota. Gutzon Borglum chose Mount Rushmore instead because of the poor quality of granite in the Needles.

Answer 4

To Celebrate the 150th anniveristy of the united states

Answer 5

because it is a beautiful place