Washington Monument

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Washington Monument

Cherry Blossom Time

Washington, D.C.

A shaft of granite over 555 ft. high.  The winding stairway of 900 steps makes it possible to walk to the top.  there is an elevator which makes the trip also.  this Historic Shrine with its setting of Cherry Blossoms is one of the ost beautiful sights in Springtime and is visited by thousands each year.

The Washington Monument, Washington, D.C. - The white marble shaft rises 555 feet and may be reached by elevator in 70 seconds.  A magnificent view of the city and broad expanse of Maryland and Virginia may be seen from its windows.  Its simplicity of design, attributed to Robert Mills, is in keeping with the modesty of the great patriot it commemorates.

The Washington Monument, Washington, D.C. - The Washington Monument seen from the tidal Basin with blossoming Cherry Trees is afforded only during the early spring.  the Annual Cherry Blossom Festival attracts thousands of visitors to Washington.

Washington Monument - Washington DC

Rainbow Fountain and Washington Monument, Washington, D.C.

A stupendous shaft of granite, 555 feet high.  It is 55 feet square at the base, 34 at the top, and terminates in a pyramid of pure aluminum.  The cornerstone was laid in 1848 but with the coming of the Civil War, work was discontinued, and it was not until 1885 that the monument was completed.  there is a winding staircase of 900 steps to the top, also an elevator which makes the trip every half hour.

Washington Monument - Washington DC

Washington Monument and the Cherry Trees

The Cherry trees were a gift from across the Pacific many years ago.  This gleaming white marble Washington Monument is 555 feet high.  Passenger elevator takes one to observation platform near the top.  Washington, D.C.

Washington Monument

Cherry Blossom Time

Washington ,D.C.

A shaft of granite over 555 ft. high. The winding stairway of 900 steps makes it possible to walk to the top. There is an elevator which makes the trip also. This Historic Shrine with its setting of Cherry Blossoms is one of the most beautiful sights in Springtome and is visited by thousands each year.

 

The National Monument Society was formed in 1833 to erect a National Monument to George Washington.  The cornerstone was laid on July 4, 1848 with elaborate masonic ceremonies.