The George Bush Monument is a popular new attraction in Houston, located in the northwest corner of downtown at Bagby and Franklin in Sesquicentennial Park. |
Tandem bald eagles, the symbol of American freedom, stand guard at the entry to the Bush monument. The exhibit is free to the public and is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. |
The Bush monument stands on a bluff overlooking Buffalo Bayou, the main artery for transportation in Houston when the city was founded in 1836. The entire area is well-lighted and features meticulous landscaping. |
Visitors to the Bush monument, which is located across from Wortham Theater Center, will enjoy a striking view of Houston's remarkable skyline. |
Among the admirers who turned out for the official unveiling ceremony of the new George Bush monument on December 2 were, from left, Charles Foster, mayor Bill White, David Jones, Wei-li "Willy" Wang, Chas Fagan, former first lady Barbara Bush and the former president himself. |
Former President Bush points out the fine etching in one of the four sculpted bas-relief panels created by artist Wei-li "Willy" Wang, third from left. They are joined by former first lady Barbara Bush and mayor Bill White at the official unveiling ceremonies on December 2. |
