Tugboats and paddlewheelers docked at Dress Plaza, with a barge on the river. The Coast Guard boat the Chippewa is in front. Dress Plaza was built in 1936, and at least partially rebuilt after the 1937 flood. It honors William H. Dress, who was mayor 1935-1943, 1948-1949. Today this area has additional seating. Background left is the Four Freedoms Monument at 267 SE Riverside Dr. Evansvilles most recognizable landmark, the Four Freedoms Monument, is a numerical testament to the United States' most treasured freedoms. Thirteen concentric steps, representing the original 13 colonies, lead to four columns, which are surrounded by 50 pedestals that each bear the name and seal of one state from the Union. The limestone columns, which were originally built in 1882 to adorn the entrance of the C&EI Railroad Depot in Evansville were salvaged in 1961 at the Depots demolition and given a new purpose 15 years later. The Four Freedoms Monument was erected in 1976 in celebration of the U.S. Bicentennial. Four smooth-shafted, ionic columns act as 26-foot tall evocative reminders of: the freedom of speech, freedom from oppression, freedom of religion and freedom from fear. Some also suggest the circular base on which these four columns sit symbolizes a fifth freedom, the freedom to peacefully assemble, which many groups do at this site regularly. Also visible is the pagoda that is near the Evansville Museum. Built in 1912 and restored in 1995, the Pagoda retains its original Japanese architectural design conceived from a model displayed at the Worlds Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893. It now serves as the Evansville Visitors Center.