The National Memorial Arch at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

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The National Memorial Arch honors "the officers and private soldiers of the Continental Army December 19, 1777 June 19, 1778". Located atop a hill at the junction of Gulph Road and Outer Line Drive in Valley Forge National Historical Park, Chester County, Pennsylvania, the Arch stands as a tribute. In 1910, the 61st Congress passed an act to erect the Arch, which was initially proposed as two separate structures in 1908 but were combined into one to save funds. Designed after Rome's Arch of Titus, the architect Paul Philippe Cret, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, led the project. Critics from The Philadelphia Record questioned the placement of an urban structure in a rural setting. Standing at 60 feet high, the Arch was dedicated on June 19, 1917, with U.S. Congressmen in attendance. Architect Paul Cret missed the ceremony as he was en route to France to serve as an interpreter for the U.S. Army. This object is part of "Scan The World", a non-profit initiative by MyMiniFactory that creates a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks and landmarks from around the globe for public access. Scan The World is an open source community effort; if you have interesting items to share, email stw@myminifactory.com to find out how you can contribute.