Washington Monument gives new look of the White House East Wing construction

The newly reopened Washington Monument, which typically offers sprawling views of Washington, DC from 555 feet high, now ...
The Atlantic

The Washington Monument Is Finally Reopening

After being closed for repairs for nearly three years, the Washington Monument is set to reopen to visitors on Monday. The stone obelisk was damaged during a 5.8-magnitude earthquake that rumbled up ...
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Horatio Greenough and the form majestic the biography of the nation's first Washington Monument Harry Rand

"Horatio Greenough and the Form Majestic concerns the discussions, planning, commissioning, and execution of the earliest federal monument - a memorial for George Washington. It was to perch above his ...

New images show White House East Wing leveled for $300 million ballroom

For the first time since the government shutdown ended, the sweeping construction of the new White House ballroom is visible.
The Atlantic

Washington Monument: First Shaken, Now Wettish

Despite all frightening reports that it was leaning, the Washington Monument's biggest worry after this year's rare earthquake is rain leaking inside and collecting on the floor.
Santa Rosa Press Democrat

5.8 quake leaves cracks in Washington Monument, officials weighing preparedness

WASHINGTON -- There were cracks in the Washington Monument and broken capstones at the National Cathedral. In the District of Columbia suburbs, some people stayed in shelters because of structural ...