Jesus Christ - Lakewood, NJ, US
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N 40° 05.718 W 074° 13.655
18T E 565841 N 4438620
On the grounds of Georgian Court Univeristy, once the estate home of millionaire George Jay Gould, in the famous Sunken Garden, a small altar to Jesus Christ offers a quiet spot to pray and contemplate.
Waymark Code: WM5JCP
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 01/13/2009
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Georgian Court University was once the winter estate of millionaire George Jay Gould I, son of railroad tycoon Jay Gould, was (1836-1892). The estate was built by the famous New York architect, Bruce Price, resembling the lavish estates of England and Scotland. They agreed on an architecture in the style of the georgian period, thus the name Georgian Court. Price also designed many of the gardens that remain on the campus today - the Italian Garden, and the Sunken Garden. After George Gould's death in 1908, his heirs decided to sell the estate to the Sisters of Mercy.
The sunken gardens, with it's marble double stairway and elaborate brick work is a favorite spot for studying, thinking and wedding photos.
This statue sits at the bottom of the grand staircase, at the foot of the canoe launch. It seems it has been there from the start, however, was added after the Sisters of Mercy acquired the property.
Jesus Christ is recognized in Christianity as the son of God, the Messiah, who came to earth in human form to save our souls. According to text, he was crucified and died for our sins, thus cleansing our souls.
Associated Religion(s): Christianity
Statue Location: Sunken Garden
Entrance Fee: none - park off campus
Website: [Web Link]
Artist: Not listed
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Take a picture of the statue. A waymarker and/or GPSr is not required to be in the image but it doesn't hurt.
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