4. This is a far cry from the original design. The original design the Washington National Monument Society sought to build is far different from the classic Egyptian-style obelisk we see standing ...

The Washington Monument is one of the most iconic landmarks in Washington D.C. Standing at 555 feet tall, it offers ...

From the beginning, the memorial itself, its siting on the Mall in proximity to the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial, and Mr. St. Florian’s design, all provoked opposition.