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 ...

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 ...