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Our happy chance visit to this Memorial.
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iceng

Thanks to @racoonstar for locating the historical data below. :-))
I must confess the top right image was artificially mad to appear taller.

iceng

History of Maryhill’s Stonehenge.
Replicating the famous English Stonehenge, Jayne.

"Erected as the nation’s first WWI memorial and dedicated in 1918 to the servicemen of Klickitat County, Washington, who died in the service of their country during the Great War, Hill’s Stonehenge Memorial is a monument to heroism and peace.

Hill erroneously believed that the original Stonehenge was constructed

as a place of human sacrifice.

Concluding there was a parallel between the loss of life in WWI and the sacrifices at ancient Stonehenge, he set out to build a replica on the cliffs of the Columbia as a reminder of those sacrifices and the “incredible folly” of the war.

Guided by leading authorities on archaeology, astronomy, and engineering, Hill combined their knowledge to duplicate, as nearly as possible, the original size and design of the ancient Neolithic ruin in England.

The original idea was to use local stone, however, when the rock proved unsatisfactory, Hill decided to use reinforced concrete. (The rough, hand-hewn looking texture was created by lining the wooden forms with crumpled tin.)

On June 8, 1918 a total eclipse of the sun was predicted, with the best viewing point in the vicinity of Goldendale, Washington. Consequently, some of the best astronomers of the day were in Klickitat County. Professor Campbell, of Lick Observatory at the University of California, agreed to fix the position of the altar stone. Unlike the ancient Stonehenge, it is aligned to the astronomical horizon rather than the actual midsummer sunrise. This results in a three degree difference from the original structure. Combined with a five degree difference in latitude and the manner in which the surrounding hills obscure the actual horizon, Stonehenge Memorial is difficult to use as an astronomical calendar.

On July 4, 1918 the altar stone was dedicated with a plaque that reads:

To the memory of the soldiers and sailors of Klickitat County who gave their lives in defense of their country. This monument is erected in hope that others inspired by the example of their valor and their heroism may share in that love of liberty and burn with that fire of patriotism which death alone can quench." :-))

racoonstar

I spent some time digging through the website link I posted earlier.
I did find two pictures where people were sitting/standing on one of the stones.

In the upper left corner of the puzzle there is large flat stone, like a large table, resting flat on the ground.

One of the images shows what looks to be a child jumping down off of that stone onto the ground.

https://pcdn.columbian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/LOCAL-SUMMER-SOLSTICE_338808.jpg

The second shows a woman sitting cross legged on the stone facing the sun with her eyes closed, and making some sort of motion with her right hand.

https://www.columbian.com/news/2021/sep/22/columbia-river-gorge-stonehenge-added-to-national-register-of-historic-places/

JayneH

I'm wondering who, when, how many were "sacrificed" at the monuments you mentioned, Alex....... ??? ;-)))))

iceng

Imagine discovering this neat reconstruction on a holiday, No crowds or entry fee :-))

jbprols

It looks like you had a good visit!

redina1

This is so interesting. Thanks for bringing it up and referring to the other puzzle. :)

Yep, disrespectful to the people that the monument was dedicated to. You wouldn't like people climbing over your family's graves.

iceng

Don't you hate people who climb over sacrificial monuments :-))

racoonstar

https://www.maryhillmuseum.org/outside/stonehenge-memorial

albertwinestein

A terrific post, Alex. Thank you.

iceng

A happy holiday Jayne :-))
East of Portland near Hood River..

Bernadette posted a pic that brought back a pleasant memory.

https://www.jigidi.com/jigsaw-puzzle/z1ja6oup/maryhill-stonehenge/

JayneH

What does this 'memorial' represent, Alex? Your photo is quite interesting.

iceng

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