Washington's monument : and the fascinating history of the obelisk

Washington's monument : and the fascinating history of the obelisk

"Conceived soon after the American Revolution ended, the great monument to George Washington was not finally completed until almost a century later; the great obelisk was finished in 1884, and remains the tallest stone structure in the world at 555 feet. The story behind its construction is a l...

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Main Author: Gordon, John Steele (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Bloomsbury USA, 2016.
Subjects:
Washington, George, > 1732-1799 > Monuments > Washington (D.C.).
Washington Monument (Washington, D.C.) > History.
Washington (D.C.) > Buildings, structures, etc.
Online Access:Cover image
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