Why Washington’s most magnificent monuments barely made it on the map
Some of the most iconic memorials that grace Washington, D.C., drawing millions of visitors every year, only narrowly ...
Washington Examiner12 天
Why Washington’s most magnificent monuments barely made it on the map
L’Enfant’s initial framework for Washington was largely ignored ... to rectify the problem by replacing the base and the foundation below the monument with concrete. It was all worth it ...
The Gazette12 天
Why Washington’s most magnificent monuments barely made it on the map
The Washington Monument L’Enfant’s initial framework ... engineers reported the base couldn’t support the weight of the final structure. Fortunately, workers were able to rectify the problem ...
DayTripper on MSN1 年
How to Tour the Washington Monument in DC
The Washington Monument is one of the most iconic landmarks in Washington D.C. Standing at 555 feet tall, it offers ...
U.S. News & World Report3 天
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 ...
MassLive23 天
Did lightning strike the Washington Monument, US Capitol on New Year’s Eve?
Videos of lightning appearing to strike the Washington Monument, U.S. Capitol Building and Empire State Building took over social media on New Year’s Eve. But did it really happen? Dozens of ...
WTOP News23 天
Lightning strikes Capitol, Washington Monument during severe storms that prompted tornado ...
Lightning struck the Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol Tuesday night as the storms rolled through the District. Safety advocate and former reporter Dave Statter captured the lighting strike.