World War II Memorial Pottstown, PA
Pottstown, PA 19464
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The Memorial will be constructed in several phases. Thus far, 6 phases are anticipated. Of course, the ideal construction time will be less then anticipated. With an increase in monetary and material/labor donations, we could make it a reality sooner.
Below is a breakdown of the current, tentaive schedule.
Thus far we have funds, free material and help for 3900 Pottstown area WWII Veterans via:
Universal Concrete Products Corp. furnished materials, & sub-contractors to deliver & erect main structure.
John O'Boyle Construction-Contractor for complete job, including 840 sf. pavers donated by Rinox, Paul Buckwalter Excavater, thanks to Dwight Buckwalter, & donation of 4 benches thanks to BIE & John O'Boyle.
Phase 1 - Completed - August 16, 2008. Construction of main structure 21' x 7' and two piers, 2' 4" square x 8',
Dedication September 7, 2008, band & fun for all.
Phase 2-Soon 4 plaques w. 2000 names will be installed.
Needed $20,000 for the remainder of 1900 names.
Phase 3 - Summer 2008 - Plant 8 evergreens Cost - $500
Phase 4 - Spring 2009 - Install History of War, Home-front, Gold Star Mothers free help & materials, Founders name, committee and others on plaque Cost - $30,000
Phase 5 - Bronze Statue, Bust-Gen. Eisenhower & Gen. McCarthur Cost-$30,000.
Other costs $47,500
Monetary and Patron Donors in stand @ edge of pavers, forever.
Donors $5,000 & over positioned in Memorial forever.
Donors over $2,000 located in Memorial forever.
World War II Memorial Pottstown, PA
Pottstown, PA 19464
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