GRANT'S TOMB DEDICATION
1897
NEW YORK CITY, NY
Alongside the Hudson River, on New York City's
Riverside Drive at 122nd street, stands Tomb of Ulysses S. Grant
(1822-1885), 18th President of the United States and Mrs. Grant (1826-1902).
Designed by Edward Casey, Tomb is white granite, formal Roman-style
mausoleum, 165 ft. tall, costing over $600,000. Construction started 1891;
dedicated by President William McKinley April 27, 1897. Some authorities
feel Tomb "suffers as a monument in his honor through comparison with that
of Napoleon, which it invites." Maintained by city for over 60 years,
National Park Service of U.S. Department of Interior finally accepted
maintenance in 1958.
Either or both medals below probably were of official
nature. Memorial was financed by public contributions and considerable
revenue was derived from sale of medals and other souvenirs.
TYPE I
 
Obv. Male bust in high relief facing r.; around
U. S. Grant 1822-1885; beaded border.
Rev. Edifice; below Dedicated / 1897;
around Riverside Park New York; no beaded border.
HK-278 White Metal. 35mm.
HK-278a Bronze.
TYPE II
 
Obv. Male bust in high relief facing l.; around
General U. S. Grant; spray of leaves below front of bust; below l.
shoulder, microscopic R. Sneider, F. New York.
Rev. Let * Us * Have * Peace /
Dedication of / on ribbon or band, with leaves above and below, Gen.
U. S. Grant's / below ribbon Monument / New York /
April * 27th * 1897
HK-279 White Metal. 38mm.
HK-279a Bronze.
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