The Washington Monument

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Dublin Core

Title

The Washington Monument

Description

The Washington Monument, the most prominent fixture in the D.C. skyline, was completed in 1884 in honor of the first American president, George Washington. The monument stands over 555 ft tall and offers views over thirty miles. A design competition was held in 1836, and Robert Mills proposed the Egyptian obelisk-shaped monument that won. The monument stands on the National Mall in Washington D.C.

Creator

Chester Smolski

Date

1975-04-01

Rights

Rhode Island College

Format

Photograph
Photograph

Identifier

0484

Smolski Image Item Type Metadata

City

Washington D.C.

Country

United States of America

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Cities and towns -- Washington D.C.; Architecture -- Monuments -- George Washington Monument; Architecture -- Monuments -- Obelisks;

Region

District of Columbia