Washington Monument - Washington, D.C.
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
N 38° 53.368 W 077° 02.114
18S E 323483 N 4306479
One of America's most famous monuments, was the world's tallest structure at the time of its completion.
Waymark Code: WMQCHW
Location: District of Columbia, United States
Date Posted: 02/05/2016
Views: 22

The monument was completed in the 1880's and claimed the world's tallest structure, until the Eiffel Tower was built and the Washington Monument lost its tittle.
Building Name: Washington Monument

Structure Height: 555

Number of Stories: 55

Year Built: 1848

Architect/Design Firm: Mueser Rutledge Consulting Engineers

Style: Neoclassical

Use: Other

Publicly accessible areas:
Yes, the top.


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Cost:


Address:
Constitution Avenue NW and 15th Street SW, on the National Mall


The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) link: [Web Link]

Building Website: Not listed

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