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How much did it cost to build the Washington Monument?
There was originally $2,000,000 dollars set aside for the construction of the Lincoln Memorial, but its' final cost was Approx. $3,000,000.
Why did the Washington Monument's builders ask states to donate stones?
The Washington National Monument Society asked states to donate stones as a cost-cutting policy to reduce the amount of stones needed to build the Washington Monument. The donated stones were to be fitted into interior walls.
Important facts about the Lincoln Monument?
it cost 2mill to build.
How much are tickets to get into Washington Monument?
I don't think it cost any money..... ;)
How much money would it cost to hire someone to build a pyramid?
Well actually, all the pyramids made, no one got paid for them. Slaves built all the pyramids. And slaves built the Washington Monument. (Just a little fact)
How much does it cost to build a house in seattle?
The average cost per square food to build a home in Washington State is an estimated $118.95.
How much does the capstone of the Washington monument weigh?
The ground breaking for the Lincoln Memorial was on February 12, 1914. The memorial sits on 6.3 ares of land, cost $2,957,000 to build, and has an estimated weight of 38,000 tons
How much did it cost to build the Union Station in Washington DC?
About 2.4million
How much did it cost to build the national archive building in Washington DC?
25 million dollars
What are facts about who the Washington monument was named after?
The Washington Monument was created to celebrate and memorialize our first president George Washington.Some interesting facts related to the Washington Monument are:The corner stone was laid on July 4, 1848. The same trowel was used that George Washington used to lay the cornerstone of the Capitol way back in 1793. Thousands gathered around the construction site to celebrate the moment.The walls of the monument are 15 feet thick at the bottom and 18 inches at the topThe total cost of building the monument was $1,817,710.Before the Aluminum Pyramidion was placed on the capstone, it was on public display and people could "jump" over it and then say the jumped over the monument.A group call the "Know Nothing Party" were partly responsible for the 30 year gap in construction.
How much does it cost to see the washington monument?
Washington Monument admission is free, but does require a ticket. The Washington Monument Lodge, located along 15th Street, opens at 8:30 A.M. for distribution of free, same day, timed tickets on a first come first serve basis. One person may pick up as many as six tickets as well as select their preferred visiting time from what remains available for that operating day. All individuals (including children) must have a ticket. During the spring and summer, tickets run out quickly and the line for tickets forms as early as 7:00 A.M.; please plan accordingly. If you wish to reserve tickets in advance, you may do so by visiting the National Park Service ticket website at http://www.recreation.gov, or by calling 1.877.444.6777 for individual tickets or 1.877.559.6777 for group reservations. There is a $1.50 fee per order to reserve tickets ahead of time. These tickets may be picked up at the "will call" window of the Washington Monument Lodge on the day of your tour.
How much does a source of energy cost to build?
The cost of an energy source varies considerably. It depends upon how much energy you want, as well as the type of energy generation you want; solar power and diesel power have different costs, for example.
