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The capstone was laid on the monument on December 6, 1884.
The monument was formally dedicated on February 22 (Washington's birthday), 1885.
The monument was constructed in two phases with a twenty year gap between them. You can see the dividing line on the monument where one phase ended and the other began.
Phase One (1848 to 1858): To the 152-foot (46 m) level, under the direction of Superintendent William Daugherty.
Phase Two (1878 to 1888): Work completed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, commanded by Lt. Col. Thomas L. Casey.
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When was the Washington Memorial completed?
The Washington Monument was completed and opened to the public on October 9, 1888.
What marble and granite monument standing 555 feet tall was completed on this day in 1884?
Washington monument
How long has the Washington monument been standing?
The Washington Monument is almost 130 years old, as of July 2014. It was completed on December 6, 1884.
Which monument is Washington D.C. is the tallest?
The Washington Monument is the oldest monument in the US capital. Construction began on it in 1848. Though dedicated in 1885, it didn't open to the public until October 9, 1888. At 555.5 feet in height, the monument stood as the world's tallest structure until 1889 when the Eiffel Tower was completed. http://www.answers.com/topic/washington-monument
What is the body of water between the Lincoln memorial and the Washington monument?
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is the man-made body of water to the west of the Washington Monument. Construction began in 1922 and was completed in 1923.
What monument in Washington DC is the tallest?
Washington monument
Why did they give the name Washington Monument to the monument?
Because it is a monument to George Washington.
Is there a Washington monument in the state of Washington?
The Washington Monument is in Washington D.C.
What Washington monument was made for George Washington?
The Washington Monument.
What does the Washington monument have inside?
in washington monument there is a statue of washington hiself
Which is the highest building in Washington monument?
Washington's Monument
Why is the saying on the Washington Monument there?
WHY IS THE SAYING ON THE WASHINGTON MONUMENT THEIR?
