Washington Monument, Washington DC
George Washington, our First President deserves a big, grand tribute and that's why we have the Washington Monument. "The Father of Our Country", Washington took office in 1789 and helped form a govenrment that has lasted for over 200 years.
Construction on the Monument began in 1848 and was not actually completed until 1884, delays included budget issues as well as the outbreak of the Civil War. This is shown on the outer facade which is clearly faced with two different shades of marble.
The shape eventually decided upon for the Monument was an obelisk, a design made famous by the ancient Egyptians. The original site chosen turned out to be too swampy to hold the enormous, marble, granite and stone structure, which eventually weighed over 40,000 tons. When completed the Monument was actually the tallest building in the world standing at over 555 feet tall. Because of a law, it will at least always remain the tallest building in Washington DC. An elevator system eventually replaced the some 890 steps that where used to climb to the top.
Tickets are free, but entry is first come first serve. On site are a Bookstore, restrooms and food and beverage concessions. The Washington Monument is just one of the many sights to see in Washington DC, for a large group or family its a comfortable and inexpensive idea to take a bus charter trip and bring a real comfortable pair of walking shoes.
Construction on the Monument began in 1848 and was not actually completed until 1884, delays included budget issues as well as the outbreak of the Civil War. This is shown on the outer facade which is clearly faced with two different shades of marble.
The shape eventually decided upon for the Monument was an obelisk, a design made famous by the ancient Egyptians. The original site chosen turned out to be too swampy to hold the enormous, marble, granite and stone structure, which eventually weighed over 40,000 tons. When completed the Monument was actually the tallest building in the world standing at over 555 feet tall. Because of a law, it will at least always remain the tallest building in Washington DC. An elevator system eventually replaced the some 890 steps that where used to climb to the top.
Tickets are free, but entry is first come first serve. On site are a Bookstore, restrooms and food and beverage concessions. The Washington Monument is just one of the many sights to see in Washington DC, for a large group or family its a comfortable and inexpensive idea to take a bus charter trip and bring a real comfortable pair of walking shoes.
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