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What was the fastest known ascent time via stairs of the Washington Monument?
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The fastest known ascent time of the Washington Monument via stairs was 6.7 minutes. It was achieved in 2005.
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How many stairs are there at the Washington monument?
1237190328745 i think
When did they close the stairs to the top of the Washington Monument?
The stairs were permenantly closed in 1976 to prevent further damage to the commemorative stones.Number of commemorative stones in stairwell: 193[17]Present elevator installed: 1998Present elevator cab installed: 2001Elevator travel time: 70 secondsNumber of steps in stairwell: 897Fastest known ascent time via stairs: 6.7 minutes (in 2005)
How many stairs does the high point monument have?
Its actually 291 stairs
Was there always an elevator in the Washington Monument?
Yes. The only way to get to the observation deck is by elevator. The stairs closed after September 11, 2001 and have not reopened. There are two floors once you get to the top. The observation floor and a exhibit floor. The stairs between the two are the only ones you can climb at this point. Sadly the Washington Monument is closed due to an earthquake that occurred on August 23, 2011.
Can you climb the Washington monument?
Not on the outside, but you can climb the stairs inside to the observation deck near the top. They say they no longer allow you to even come down the stairs due to safety and vandalism to the plaques located on the walls on the way down. I have heard there are a couple times a year that they allow you to go down the stairs, but can't find anything giving any specific dates or validity to that.
Why can't you use the stairs in the Washington mounument?
Supposedly, the stairs are no longer accessible to the general public due to safety issues and vandalism of the interior commemorative plaques.
What exercise gets your heart beating the fastest?
climbing stairs, runnin joggin n bikin can also help the heart
How long does it take to get to the top of the Washington Monument?
Just a few minutes. The original elevator that had been used to raise building materials was altered so that it could carry passengers. The original elevator was a steam elevator and took 20 minutes to go to the top.
What did George Washington Carver die from?
Some say he had a heart attack some say he fell down the stairs. Some say he had a heart attack while falling down the stairs.
How did George Washington Carver die?
Actually, George Washington Carver died Unknown on his birthday (Age 76)
What was George Washington Carvers cause of death?
He died from complications caused by anemia.
In The Exorcist a priest tumbled down 75 stairs connecting Prospect and M streets in what city where the film was set?
Washington
