James Frazier (Nashville TN):
Located in Centennial Park, this Parthenon was built for Tennessee's Centennial Exposition in 1897 and is the only surviving building from that celebration. DSC05784-01-JF
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Architects spent years perfecting this Parthenon so it would be as accurate to the original as possible. DSC05790-01-JF
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The West pediment, how it was designed and made is displayed inside. DSC05791-01
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Missie passing through the huge columns on her way to the East End. That's where the entrance to the inside is located. DSC05793-01
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Here Will heads down the steps to the East Entrance. DSC05796-01
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Inside is a replica of the statue of the Greek Goddess Athena. She stands 42 feet tall and is covered with 8 pounds of real gold leaf. DSC05798-01
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In her right arm is a 6 foot tall replica of the Goddess Nike. DSC05806-01
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On her breastplate is the head of Medusa. DSC05808-01
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In Athen's outstreached hand is Nike, the goddess of Victory. DSC05816-01
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The bronze doors of the Parthenon each weigh 7.5 tons, are 6 feet wide, 24 feet tall and 1 foot thick. The semi-circle tracks at the bottom help carry the heavy load when opened. DSC05847-01
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Athena from the rear. DSC05851
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Plaster casts made from the real sculptors found in Athens and used as a basis to recreate the Pediments are each end of the Parthenon. DSC05854
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Plaster casts along with a 1/4 scale model of the west pediment. DSC05857
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The massive doors are open on the west end allowing folks outside a peek inside. DSC05860
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One of the lion heads that adorn the doors. DSC05862
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Attention to detail is everywhere as seen at the top of each column inside the Parthenon. DSC05870-01
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The West room which houses displays about the roof pediments. DSC05865-01
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Everyone takes pictures of Athena...a must photo for sure. DSC05800-01
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Here we see Athena's enormous feet. I'd say these are size 108 sandals. No Problem, she gets a big discount on Sandals from Nike. DSC05875-01
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Back outside, folks mingle at the East End entrance. DSC05879-01