The Adams Memorial
A haunting tribute to pioneering photographer Clover Adams.

πŸ“œ Memorial commissioned in 1886 for Marian "Clover" Hooper Adams, wife of novelist Henry Adams.
πŸ” Features an androgynous, shrouded figure representing the Buddhist concept of Nirvana.

Why Go

πŸ—Ώ Experience a unique and haunting sculpture by Augustus Saint-Gaudens.
🌳 Explore the historic Rock Creek Cemetery.
πŸ“œ Discover a poignant story of love, loss, and artistic interpretation.

Why Avoid

πŸ—ΊοΈ Statue is unmarked and may be challenging to find without a cemetery map.

πŸ…ΏοΈ Parking

Available within Rock Creek Cemetery.

πŸ“ Location

Rock Creek Cemetery, Northwest Washington, DC.

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