The Washington Monument in numbers: built 1848-1888; 555 feet high; 90,854 tons in weight; 36,000 pieces of marble and granite; 897 steps to the observation deck; and 50 surrounding flag poles.
Photo: Washington Monument 21st April 2011
The Washington Monument in numbers: built 1848-1888; 555 feet high; 90,854 tons in weight; 36,000 pieces of marble and granite; 897 steps to the observation deck; and 50 surrounding flag poles.
Photo: Washington Monument 21st April 2011