Talk:Equestrian statue of John A. Logan/GA1

GA Review

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Reviewer: Caponer (talk · contribs) 20:11, 5 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

AgnosticPreachersKid, I will complete a thorough and comprehensive review of this article within the next 48 hours. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns in the meantime! Thanks! -- Caponer (talk) 20:11, 5 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

GA review (see here for what the criteria are, and here for what they are not)

AgnosticPreachersKid, I've completed a comprehensive and thorough review of this article and I assess that it meets Good Article criteria. Prior to its passage to Good Article status, I do have a few comments and suggestions that must first be addressed. Thank you for your continued contribution of beautifully-written articles on architectural landmarks. -- Caponer (talk) 20:29, 5 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

It is reasonably well written.
a (prose, no copyvios, spelling and grammar): b (MoS for lead, layout, word choice, fiction, and lists):
It is factually accurate and verifiable.
a (reference section): b (citations to reliable sources): c (OR):
It is broad in its coverage.
a (major aspects): b (focused):
It follows the neutral point of view policy.
Fair representation without bias:
It is stable.
No edit wars, etc.:
It is illustrated by images and other media, where possible and appropriate.
a (images are tagged and non-free content have fair use rationales): b (appropriate use with suitable captions):
Overall:
Pass/Fail:

Lede

Per Wikipedia:Manual of Style/Lead section, the lede of this article adequately defines the monument, establishes the necessary context for the monument, and explains why the monument is notable.
The template is beautifully formatted, its contents are cited within the prose and by the references below, and its image is licensed CC BY-SA 3.0 and therefore eligible for inclusion in this article.
The lede is well-written, consists of content that is adequately sourced and verifiable, and I have no other comments or questions for this section.

History
Background

The image of John A. Logan is released into the public domain and is therefore acceptable for use here.
In the last paragraph, I would specify by name that it was Iowa Circle that had become a middle class neighborhood. It's clear to the reader what you mean, but since this subsection is written so well, I'm being especially nit-picky.
When drawing the comparison between Dupont and Iowa Circles, I wonder if the sources support an observation of mine, which is that Dupont became surrounded by mansions, while Iowa Circle became surrounded by stately row houses. This supports the income disparities between the two circles. This is merely a suggestion, if information is available, but if it's not, this can remain omitted. If you do add a mention of this, you should also add one of the free images of the row houses around Logan Circle.
This subsection is otherwise well-written, consists of content that is adequately sourced and verifiable, and I have no further comments or questions for this subsection.
Note: I was not aware that there was a United States Senate Vice Presidential Bust Collection until reading this article!

Done APK whisper in my ear 05:02, 6 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Dedication

It wouldn't hurt to wiki-link cabinet to William McKinley#Administration and cabinet, however, this is merely a suggestion and not a request.
This subsection is otherwise well-written, consists of content that is adequately sourced and verifiable, and I have no further comments or questions for this subsection.

Done APK whisper in my ear 05:02, 6 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Reception

The image of the historically inaccurate relief panel depicting Logan being sworn into the Senate is released into the public domain and is therefore free for use here.
This subsection is well-written, consists of content that is adequately sourced and verifiable, and I have no comments or questions for this subsection.

Later history

This subsection is well-written, consists of content that is adequately sourced and verifiable, and I have no comments or questions for this subsection.

Design and location

The image of the statue here is licensed CC BY-SA 3.0 and is therefore free for use in the article.
I would modify the convert template so that it knows the measurement is being used as an adjective here; then it will read "1.8-acre (0.73 ha)" or something similar.
The trees in Logan Circle are primarily oaks. If this is not mentioned in the sources, I'd omit it, but it was just a minor observation on my part. It's certainly one of the more shady circles, foliage-speaking.
This subsection is otherwise well-written, consists of content that is adequately sourced and verifiable, and I have no further comments or questions for this subsection.

Done APK whisper in my ear 05:02, 6 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Caponer, thanks for another review! APK whisper in my ear 05:02, 6 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

AgnosticPreachersKid, you are quite welcome sir. Thank you for making all the above suggested edits in a timely manner. I hereby pass this article to Good Article status. Congratulations on yet another job well done! -- Caponer (talk) 11:59, 6 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

The discussion above is closed. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page. No further edits should be made to this discussion.