National World War II Memorial: Washington, D.C.

In the spring of 2002, Valley Bronze was contracted to provide the ornamental bronze work for the World War II Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Valley Bronze, in conjunction with Stewart Springs Ltd., won the contract over eight other firms bidding for the job. While working as a subcontractor for Tompkins / Grunley-Walsh, Valley Bronze was responsible for the production of several thousand bronze pieces now adorning the memorial. They include:

• 4,123 gold-plated, stainless steel stars (each star representing 100 veterans who died)
• 112 twin wreaths (representing every state and territory in the union), including their corresponding bronze armatures
• 2 monumental bas relief medallions patterned after World War II victory medals given to WWII veterans
• 4 water fountains
• 2, 14-foot-tall flagpole pedestals, complete with sculpted service medallions
• 900 linear feet of decorative drainage grate

The memorial, located between the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial, is the only monument on the Capital Mall to commemorate a twentieth century event. Valley Bronze is proud of its work on this prestigious project, and its contribution to our country's national heritage.

The memorial was formally dedicated on May 29, 2004, and is now open to the public. For information on visiting the memorial, please see the National Park Service's website.