"Chattanooga" - Mosaic Mural, by Allyn Cox, 1966
In fall of 1863, the Army of the Cumberland was besieged at Chattanooga, Tennessee. Under the direction of a recently arrived General Grant, the Union army won a series of battles around Chattanooga and drove t... More
Winter at the memorial, General Grant National Memorial, 2015.
This memorial to Ulysses S. Grant, victorious Union commander of the Civil War, includes the tombs of General Grant and his wife, Julia Dent Grant. A West Point graduate, Grant served in the Mexican War and at ... More
"Let Us Have Peace" Inscription
The inscription over the front entrance of the General Grant National Memorial, is flanked by two ornamental figures. One holds a palm sheath, and the other a sword wrapped in olive leaves; "Victory" and "Peace... More
General Grant National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial, 2015...
This memorial to Ulysses S. Grant, victorious Union commander of the Civil War, includes the tombs of General Grant and his wife, Julia Dent Grant. A West Point graduate, Grant served in the Mexican War and at ... More
Location of the Temporary Vault
When Ulysses S. Grant passed away in 1885, he was initially interred in a temporary vault on this location. This fence marks the site, and encases a plaque from the country of China, honoring Grant's friendship.
"General Grant's tomb" / J.S. Johnston, View & Marine Photo, N.Y.
21721 U.S. Copyright Office. Public domain photograph - city, downtown, New York, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Pendentive - "Military Life" - National Parks Gallery
The "Pendentives," or the triangles between the arches in the interior of the mausoleum explain the four phases of Grant's life. The sword, shield and helm represent the "Military Life" of General Grant. The ar... More
Grant Tomb dedication / J.S. Johnston, view & marine photo, N.Y.
View of Grant's tomb, Claremont Heights, New York City, in background, and Dolphny, U.S.N. ship, and tugboats in foreground. 27755a U.S. Copyright Office.
Pendentive - "Death"- free images of flowers
The "Pendentives," or the triangles between the arches in the interior of the mausoleum, explain the four phases of Grant's life. The two flowers, globe (representing eternity) and lamp being snuffed out are sy... More
Pendentives - "Political (Civilian) Life"
The "Pendentives," or the triangles between the arches in the interior of the mausoleum, explain the four phases of Grant's life. The palm bough for victory, the cornucopia for prosperity, and the Roman fasces ... More
Pendentive - "Childhood", National Parks gallery
The "Pendentives," or the triangles between the arches in the interior of the mausoleum explain the four phases of Grant's life. The open book of learning, the threads being weaved, and the growing tree are sym... More
Grant Tomb dedication. 19th century, Library of Congress collection
Four ships decorated with flags on water. Copyright by J.S. Johnston, N.Y.
Tomb of General Grant, Riverside Drive, New York, U.S.A
27267 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright 1898 by Strohmeyer & Wyman. On mount: Sold only by Underwood & Underwood, New York, London, Toronto-Canada, Ottawa-Kansas.
The dandy Fifth / motion picture
"Taken during the land parade in honor of Admiral Dewey, just before the turn into 72nd Street, with Grant's tomb and decorated residences in the background. This entire series of pictures [of the Dewey land pa... More
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[Grant's Tomb, New York]. 19th century, Library of Congress collection
65969 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by William H. Rau. No. 19986.
Tomb of General Grant, Riverside Drive, New York City
22421 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright 1899 by R. Y. Young. Public domain photograph of 19th-century stereoscopic card, New York, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Honored resting place of a Nation's hero, tomb of General Grant, River...
75973 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright 1899 by Strohmeyer & Wyman. On mount: Sold only by Underwood & Underwood, New York, London, Toronto-Canada, Ottawa-Kansas.
General Grant's Tomb, Riverside Drive, New York
H38942 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyrighted, 1903, by T. W. Ingersoll. On mount: High Grade Original Views. Sold only by Subscription. No. F. 119.
Tomb of General Grant, on Riverside Drive, New York, U.S.A
H36649 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright 1903 by H.C. White Co. On mount: The "Perfec" Stereograph. (Trade Mark.). Patented April 14, 1903. No. 13.
Grant's Tomb, one of the world's most imposing monuments, Riverside Dr...
H41407 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyrighted 1904 by William H. Rau. No. 5656.
Commission of Filipinos visiting America, an automobile ride around th...
H48585 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright 1904 by Underwood & Underwood. On mount: Works and Studios, Arlington, N.J., Littleton, N.H., Washington, D.C.
Cycling lantern slide. Public domain reproduction.
Lantern slide proof print, probably for a song. Photograph shows a smiling young couple on the road riding a tandem bicycle near Grant's Tomb in New York City; the young woman at the front looks partially back ... More
Famous Riverside Drive by the Hudson River, and Grant's Tomb, New York...
H95185 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright 1907 by H.C. White Co. On mount: The "Perfec" Stereograph. (Trade Mark.). Patented April 14, 1903. 68.
Grant's Tomb, Riverside Drive, New York
H106427 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright, 1908, by Stereo-Travel Co. Public domain photograph of New York, stereoscopic card, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
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[Bird's-eye view of Grant's Tomb, New York]
J206162 U.S. Copyright Office. Public domain photograph related to President Ulysses Grant, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
General Grant National Memorial
Public domain photo of a monument, historic place, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Grant's Tomb at Sunset - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
General Grant National Memorial, better known as Grant's Tomb, at sunset.
General Grant National Memorial with bunting
Bunting hangs from General Grant National Memorial, better known as Grant's Tomb, for the former president's birthday in April.
National parks: 20151106_114819 - public domain image
Public domain photo of a monument, historic place, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Grant's Tomb, North on Riverside Drive overlooking the Hudson River, N...
J244714 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyrighted by Keystone View Company. No. 23158.
Grant's Tomb, Hudson River, New York City
J264379 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyrighted, Underwood & Underwood. No. V23423. Public domain photograph of New York, stereoscopic card, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
General George Henry Thomas, in Bronze
In 1938-9, five bronze busts were installed in the niches that surround the tomb's crypt. The five generals whose images were selected were the "...those most closely associated with General Grant's victorious ... More
General Edward Otho Cresap Ord, in Bronze
In 1938-9, five bronze busts were installed in the niches that surround the tomb's crypt. The five generals whose images were selected were the "...those most closely associated with General Grant's victorious ... More
General James Birdeye McPherson, in Bronze
In 1938-9, five bronze busts were installed in the niches that surround the tomb's crypt. The five generals whose images were selected were the "...those most closely associated with General Grant's victorious ... More
General William Tecumseh Sherman, in Bronze
In 1938-9, five bronze busts were installed in the niches that surround the tomb's crypt. The five generals whose images were selected were the "...those most closely associated with General Grant's victorious ... More
Western Eagle Statue in Morning Light
The intricately carved granite eagle statues were added to the tomb in 1939, when a post office building was being demolished in lower manhattan. These majestic statues were saved and brought to Grants Tomb whe... More
Governor Roosevelt and staff / - movie film screenshot
From the Biograph picture catalogue: 65 feet. Taken during the land parade in honor of Admiral Dewey, just before the turn into 72nd Street, with Grant's tomb and decorated residences in the background. This en... More
Flags at Grants Tomb during Sunset
Special Event at the Tomb, Sunset on the columns.
Civil War Cannon - National Parks Gallery
Civil War Cannon Crew Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Battle of Vicksburg - National Parks Gallery
The most important Battle of the Civil War. Public domain photograph of a national park, horse riding, rangers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Tourist Attraction - General Grant National Memorial
GEGR Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Sunset in the Glass - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Sunset in Tomb Window Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Bugle Player, National Parks gallery
Sons of Union Veterans Bugle Player Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Honor Guard, National Parks gallery
West Point Honor Guard Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Honor Guard, National Parks gallery
West Point Honor Guard Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Wreaths for the General - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
188th Birthday Celebration Public domain photograph of a monument, memorial, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
National parks: Sarcophagi - public domain image
188th Birthday Celebration Public domain photograph of attic, house frame, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Tourist Attraction - General Grant National Memorial
General Grant National Memorial is one of the National Parks of New York Harbor.
Wreaths for the General - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
188th Birthday Celebration Public domain photograph of a monument, memorial, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
General Grant National Memorial, New York
Location map showing vicinity of the memorial site in Morningside Heights, Manhattan, New York City; not a map of the site grounds. "*GPO:2010--357-940/80524." Title from panel. Includes text and ill. (some col... More
Bagpipe Player, National Parks gallery
Sons of Union Veterans Bagpipe Player, Closing Ceremony Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Tomb Arches, National Parks gallery
A magnificent look at the Arches of Grants Tomb.
Tourist Attraction - General Grant National Memorial
A closer view of the entrance to Grants Tomb, this tomb memorializes Ulysses S. Grant, the Union commander who brought the Civil War to an end.
Civil War Cannon - National Parks Gallery
Civil War Cannon Crew Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Crypt Lanterns, National Parks gallery
Lantern before the Tomb Tour at Night
Sunset on the Columns - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Sun setting over the Hudson River
Entrance to the Tomb - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Entrance to your night at the tomb.
Final Resting Place of the General
Birthday Wreaths Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
River Side Church - National Parks Gallery
Night time view of the bell tower
Birthday Wreaths for the General
Sons of Union Veterans present wreaths to U.S. Grant. Public domain photograph - monument, cemetery, graves, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Birthday Wreaths for the General
Sons of Union Veterans present wreaths to U.S. Grant. Public domain photograph - monument, cemetery, graves, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Tourist Attraction - Assembly of Members
Paying their respects to the General. Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Military Procession, National Parks gallery
Soldiers march and pay their respects to U.S. Grant.
West Windows, National Parks gallery
Night at the Tomb Event Windows at Sunset.
National parks: Chairs - public domain image
Birthday Bash for the General. Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Lions Head, National Parks gallery
Night at the Tomb, Sunsetting on the lions heads. Public domain photograph of neoclassical architecture building, element, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Entrance to the Tomb - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Entrance to your night at the tomb.
Crypt Lanterns, National Parks gallery
Lantern before the Tomb Tour at Night
General Grant National Memorial, NPNH
General Grant National Memorial, National Parks of New York Harbor. The memorial to Ulysses S. Grsant, includes the tombs of General Grant and Mrs. Grant.
Color Guard, National Parks gallery
The United States Military Academy Corps of Cadets and the West Point Honor Guard present the colors during the 2009 observance of the birthday of Ulysses S. Grant.
Military Procession, National Parks gallery
Soldiers march and pay their respects to U.S. Grant.
Honor Guard, National Parks gallery
West Point Honor Guard Public domain photograph - military parade, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Tourist Attraction - General Grant National Memorial
GEGR Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Flags at Grants Tomb during Sunset
Special Event at the Tomb, Sunset on the columns.
Standing at Attention - National Parks Gallery
Civil War Soldiers on the Steps of Grants Tomb.
Final Resting Place of the General
Birthday Wreaths Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
River Side Church - National Parks Gallery
Night time view of the bell tower
Standing at Attention - National Parks Gallery
Civil War Soldiers on the Steps of Grants Tomb.
Honor Guard, National Parks gallery
West Point Honor Guard Public domain photograph - military parade, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Lions Head, National Parks gallery
Night at the Tomb, Sunsetting on the lions heads. Public domain photograph of neoclassical architecture building, element, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
National parks: Sarcophagi - public domain image
188th Birthday Celebration Public domain photograph of attic, house frame, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Sunset on the Columns - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Sun setting over the Hudson River
Tourist Attraction - Assembly of Members
Paying their respects to the General. Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Sunset in the Glass - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Sunset in Tomb Window Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Tomb Arches, National Parks gallery
A magnificent look at the Arches of Grants Tomb.
Bagpipe Player, National Parks gallery
Sons of Union Veterans Bagpipe Player, Closing Ceremony Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Grant and wife - National Parks Gallery
Grant and his wife are entombed at the lower level of the Tomb.
Tourist Attraction - Grant's Tomb exterior
Riverside Park is a beautiful place to spend a spring day.
General Grant National Memorial
General Grant National Memorial is located in Riverside Park on the Hudson River
Dome interior, National Parks gallery
Architect John Duncan built a tomb that reflects Grant's significance.
Visitors Center, National Parks gallery
The General Grant National Memorial Visitors Center overlooks the Hudson River.
Visitors viewing the reliquary - Public Domain image, National Parks G...
Visitors are free to go on a tour or view the tomb on their own.
National parks: DSC_0075 - public domain image
GEGR,Ulysses S. Grant,media quality, Public domain photograph of a chamber, vaults, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Tourist Attraction - Dome of the Mausoleum
The dome of the General Grant National Memorial soars above at 150 feet. It is supported on the four corners by triangle features called "pendentives." Each pendentive is embellished with allegorical figures th... More
The Mosaic Benches, Yellowstone National Park
A series of mosaic benches were installed around the memorial in 1972 to honor the 100th anniversary of the creation of Yellowstone National Park. The benches, designed by Chilean artist Pedro Silva, were insta... More
The Sarcophagi of Ulysses and Julia Grant
The two sarcophagi are carved from red granite from Montello, Wisconsin, and rest on a base of blue-grey Quincy granite from Massachusetts. The layout is reminiscent of the tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte in Paris, France
Eagle Sculptures, National Parks gallery
This eagle sculpture in front of General Grant National Memorial has a twin on the other side of the front steps. The two statues are not original to the tomb, having been first installed at the New York City O... More
The View from Claremont Park - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
The General Grant National Memorial sit within Riverside Park, which stretches the length of the west side of Manhattan.
National parks: DSC_0072 - public domain image
GEGR,Ulysses S. Grant,media quality, Public domain photograph of a chamber, vaults, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
"Siege of Vicksburg" - Mosaic Mural by Allyn Cox, 1966
General Grant's victory at Vicksburg, Mississippi, split the Confederacy in half, and is often seen as the turning point of the American Civil War.