20 min
A Journey Back in Time with Parthenon Director Wesley Paine (Adult Series) A Universe of Stories
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The history of the Parthenon in Nashville is inseparable from the larger history of the city itself. Wesley Paine, Director of the Parthenon in Nashville, talks with us about how this full-scale replica came to be. Originally built for the 1897 Centennial Exposition, the Parthenon sits in the middle of what is now Centennial Park. Learn about the original purpose of the building and the stages in which the 42 foot tall Athena statue was built and adorned. For more information, visit www.nashville.gov/Parks-and-Recreation/Parthenon.aspx.
The history of the Parthenon in Nashville is inseparable from the larger history of the city itself. Wesley Paine, Director of the Parthenon in Nashville, talks with us about how this full-scale replica came to be. Originally built for the 1897 Centennial Exposition, the Parthenon sits in the middle of what is now Centennial Park. Learn about the original purpose of the building and the stages in which the 42 foot tall Athena statue was built and adorned. For more information, visit www.nashville.gov/Parks-and-Recreation/Parthenon.aspx.
20 min