Architecture: The Legion of Honor

The California Palace of the Legion of Honor is known around here as The Legion of Honor. It is a three-quarter scale adaptation of the 18th-century Palais de la Legion d’Honneur in Paris.

Legion of Honor
Legion of Honor
Legion of Honor
Entry gate with The Thinker in the courtyard
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Detail of the arch

An American example of Beaux-Arts architecture, it is located in Lincoln Park in the Northwest corner of The City. It was built to honor the soldiers of WWI and is home to a beautiful collection of fine art. The museum houses about 4000 years of ancient and European art. It also has a fine Rodin collection.

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Street lamp
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The main courtyard and Rodin’s The Thinker

Adjacent to the museum, The Holocaust, a memorial sculpture by George Segal can be found.

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The Holocaust by George Segal

The museum wasn’t open when we were there, but that’s because we arrived at sunrise. Instead, we were treated to the sight of a coyote trotting through the golf course and a lovely view of the Golden Gate Bridge.

Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate Bridge just after sunrise
Coyote
City coyote running through the park


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2 Replies to “Architecture: The Legion of Honor”

  1. Wow, what a great collection of photos. That building is gorgeous. I liked the bridge and the coyote. The holocaust scene was so sad.

    1. I love that museum. Rodin’s work is wonderful. The Holocaust Memorial makes me tear up every time. Someone(s) place flowers amongst the sculptures on a regular basis. It just adds to the feeling.

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