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Why does the Washington monument change color?
The Washington Monument changes color because of the different types of building material used. Construction of the monument was stopped for about 20 years. When contruction resumed, a different shade of mable/granite was used.
What is the Washington monument used for?
The Washington monument has no function. It is a monument to the first president of the United States.
How many blocks were used to make the Washington monument?
there were 36,491 blocks in the Washington Monument
What is the Washington monument used for the past?
To represent George Washington.
What did they use to make the Washington Monument?
The three primary materials used in making the Washington Monument are bluestone gneiss, granite, and marble. The monument's cap is made of aluminum.
Is the oblisk in Washington D.C.?
Obelisk is a general term pertaining to any type of pyramid-shaped monument. There is a monument, called the Washington Monument, in Washington DC that is an obelisk. Obelisks are used as monuments in a great many other places.
How many steps in washington monument?
There are 898 steps in the Washington Monument.
What were the materials that they used to build the Washington monument?
metamorphic rock
What 3 types of stone did they used to build the Washington Monument?
The three main materials used in the Washington Monument were bluestone gneiss, granite, and marble. Aluminum was used in the capstone.
What is the Washington Monument used for today?
It has no practical use, it is a monument to commemorate the first President of the US.
How was the Washington Monument used during the Civil War?
Because Washington, DC (the Union capital) and Richmond, Virginia (the Confederate capital) were relatively close together, the Washington Monument was used as an observation post to view Confederate Army activities and movements
How tall was the Washington Monument in 1822?
Construction of the Washington Monument did not begin until 1848. From 1854 to 1876, the monument was only 1/3 complete, having a height of about 152 feet (46 meters). The marble used to complete the monument's exterior is slightly darker above this point.
