borglum, gutzon

Carved into Mount Rushmore in the Black Hills of South Dakota, this American symbol was originally created to encourage people to visit the state. From the planning which began in 1923, to the completion of construction in 1941, this monument is one of our nation's greatest achievements.

Describes how this patriotic shrine and tourist attraction was conceived, designed, and created by the dedicated artist Gutzon Borglum.

This book describes how this patriotic shrine and tourist attraction was conceived, designed, and created by the dedicated artist Gutzon Borglum.

Text and photographs introduce Mount Rushmore, the brave efforts of all who helped to create it, and the sculptor, Gutzon Borglum.

Describes the creation of the huge sculpture carved into Mt. Rushmore in the 1920s under the direction of Gutzon Borglum.

Photographs and text provide a detailed description of the Mount Rushmore monument in South Dakota, with information on the construction of the landmark, which lasted from 1927 to 1941, and its subsequent maintenance, improvement of the grounds, and elevation to the status of a symbol of America.

With the aid of the magic spyglass, Mattie, Alex, and Sophie Chapman are transported to Mount Rushmore during its construction and help save the face of Thomas Jefferson. Includes facts about the monument and directions for making a pulley-drawn cable.

A biography of the sculptor who devoted the last fourteen years of his life to the carving of the four presidents' heads on the face of Mount Rushmore.

Chronicles the making of Mt. Rushmore from its first planning to being a present-day tourist landmark.