[2] Hewitt studied at the University of Minnesota, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris.

[3] Hewitt's house is architecturally significant within Minneapolis and testifies to the impact of his career.

A suitable location was sought and it was intended to be placed on Victory Memorial Drive.

The money collected was invested and had aided in maintenance of the bronze stars and crosses.

The memorial was put on hold, to be looked at after World War II.