Son Takes Over

Borglum’s passing away and America’s role in WWII put a stop on the construction of the Hall of Records. However, the monument itself was still under construction and in full swing. For many years, the hall became a mere tunnel that was built on the side of the mountain and was rather purposeless. It was kept like this for a while until a few people came together to honor Borglum for his works. They wanted to celebrate his legacy and honor the things he did for the country.