Preliminary restoration work — estimated to cost up to $10 million ... tallest unreinforced masonry structure in the United States,” second to the Washington Monument. “The idea to erect a ...

It wasn’t until 1833 that a group of citizens including Eliza Hamilton, Dolley Madison, Louisa Adams and others formed the Washington National Monument Society. By 1836, the group had elected a ...

"Putting up barriers around open outdoor monuments was dumb shutdown theater," writes Glenn Reynolds at Instapundit, "and they deserve to have it backfire on them." The Washington Monument ...

The George Washington monument used to sit at the old junior ... it was in need of a makeover. After weeks of restoration, it returned looking good as new. As a lifelong St. Albans resident ...

The Washington Monument is one of the most iconic landmarks ... The most extensive restoration occurred from 1998-2001 when ...

At the western end of the National Mall, the Washington Monument towers over our country’s capital. The 555-foot obelisk—a four-sided stone pillar with a pyramid-shaped top—was built to ...

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 ...