Washington Monument, Washington, DC
1884 (Photograph 1971)
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The Washington Monument by Robert Mills (original architect) and Lt. Colonel Thomas L. Casey (final architect) was opened in Washington, DC in 1884.
Designed as a 19th century Egyptian Revival obelisk, the Washington Monument is the most significant memorial to the nation's 1st President. Standing 555 feet 5-1/8 inches upon completion, it was the tallest manmade structure on Earth until replaced by the Eiffel Tower until 1889. Constructed in two major phases (1848-1856; 1876-1884) the monument weighs over 80,000 tons.
These photos and description of Washington Monument in Washington, DC are part of materials from its registration form of in the National Register of Historic Places.
Designed as a 19th century Egyptian Revival obelisk, the Washington Monument is the most significant memorial to the nation's 1st President. Standing 555 feet 5-1/8 inches upon completion, it was the tallest manmade structure on Earth until replaced by the Eiffel Tower until 1889. Constructed in two major phases (1848-1856; 1876-1884) the monument weighs over 80,000 tons.
These photos and description of Washington Monument in Washington, DC are part of materials from its registration form of in the National Register of Historic Places.
This primary source comes from the Records of the National Park Service.
National Archives Identifier: 117692615
Full Citation: Washington Monument, Washington, DC; 1884 (Photograph 1971); National Register of Historic Places and National Historic Landmarks Program Records: Washington, DC; National Register of Historic Places and National Historic Landmarks Program Records, 2013 - 2017; Records of the National Park Service, Record Group 79; National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD. [Online Version, https://www.docsteach.org/documents/document/washington-monument-washington-dc, April 27, 2025]Activities that use this document
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