Subtitle Rushmore Page

Sculptor Gutzon Borglum oversaw the project from 1927 until his death in 1941, when his son Lincoln Borglum finished the work.

An unfinished chamber behind the presidents' heads intended to house documents like the Declaration of Independence. 📅 Visiting Information

Near Keystone, South Dakota, within the Black Hills. subtitle Rushmore

Took 14 years and utilized dynamite to carve 90% of the mountain. Remarkably, no workers died during construction. ⚖️ Cultural and Historical Context

Native American groups view the carving as a desecration of stolen land and a symbol of oppression. Sculptor Gutzon Borglum oversaw the project from 1927

Represents the nation's foundation (Washington), expansion (Jefferson), development (Roosevelt), and preservation (Lincoln).

To help you with your report, would you like more details on: used by the workers? The geological composition of the granite? Current preservation efforts to prevent erosion? Took 14 years and utilized dynamite to carve

Attracts over two million people each year.