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On this day in history, October 9, 1888, the Washington Monument opens to the public
Built in two phases in 1848 and 1884 and subsequently dedicated in 1885, the Washington Monument — a marble-faced granite obelisk that honors the first U.S. president, George Washington ...
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Mifflin E. Bell designed the Iowa State Capitol, the Washington Monument and this house
Bell was a member of the “Joint Commission to Complete the Washington Monument,” and his name ... Through the front entrance’s double doors, visitors enter into a vestibule featuring the ...
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How to Tour the Washington Monument in DC
The Washington Monument was once the tallest building in the world at 555 feet. However, it was surpassed by the Eiffel Tower in 1889. The marble’s color changed visibly because construction was ...
On this day in history, December 6, 1884, Washington Monument completed 39 years after construction began
The Washington Monument is built of 36,000 stones, including marble from Maryland and granite from several different New ...
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The White House and the Washington Monument
Even if you're only in town for a short trip, visiting the Washington Monument and the White House – two marble symbols of the U.S. – is a must for any first-time D.C. visitor. Standing just ...