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Washington Monument
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The Washington Monument reflecting in the Reflecting
Pool. The monument is currently (1999) undergoing renovations and is surrounded by
scaffolding. The Capitol can be seen just to the right of the monument. At the
opposite end of the pool (behind the camera) is the Lincoln Memorial. The Reflecting
Pool was made more recognizable to millions by a memorable scene in the film "Forrest
Gump".
| Quick
Facts about the Washington Monument |
| Cornerstone Laid |
July 4, 1848 |
| Dedicated |
February 21, 1885 |
| Total Cost |
$1,187,710 |
| Height from floor |
555 feet, 5 1/8 inches |
| Weight |
81,120 tons |
| Thickness of walls at base |
15 feet |
| Thickness of walls at top |
18 inches |
| No metal
structural supports |
| Contains at
least one stone from every state in the union |
| Stone from
Alaska added in 1982 |
| Is and always
will be the tallest building in Washington DC |
| Over one million
visitors each year |
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