![Architect Henry Bacon](https://www.onthisday.com/images/people/henry-bacon.jpg?w=360)
Profession: Architect
Nationality: ![United States of America](https://www.onthisday.com/images/flags/united-states.svg)
American
Biography: Best remembered for the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. (built 1915–1922), which was his final project.
Born: November 28, 1866
Birthplace: Watseka, Illinois, USA
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Died: February 17, 1924 (aged 57)
Historical Events
- 1914-02-12 Dedication ceremony for the about to be constructed Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.
- 1922-05-30 Completed Lincoln Memorial dedicated by US Chief Justice William Howard Taft in front of 50,000