Washington Monument

During whose presidency did the construction of the Washington Monument begin?

Polk

During whose presidency did the construction of the Washington Monument begin?

Cleveland

What organization started fundraising for the Washington Monument in 1833?

The Washington National Monument Society.

Who designed the layout of Washington D.C. and reserved an area for the Washington Monument?

Pierre Charles L’Enfant.

Who decided the obelisk design?

Robert Millis

When was the cornerstone of the Washington Monument laid?

July 4, 1848.

What caused the pause in construction of the Washington Monument from 1854 to the Civil War?

The Know-Nothing party gained control of the society, causing a loss of support and eventual bankruptcy.

Who was the main architect of the Washington Monument that died in 1855?

Robert Millis.

Which organization was responsible for directing and completing the Washington Monument after the Civil War?

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, led by Lt. Col. Thomas Lincoln Casey.

When was the Washington Monument completed?

What was the height of the Washington Monument upon its completion?

555.5 feet

What materials were used in the construction of the Washington Monument?

Bluestone gneiss for the foundation and granite for the construction.

Why does the Washington Monument change color 1/3 of the way up?

The original project ran out of money, leading to the use of different quarry stones for the resumed construction.

What unique feature is hidden underneath a manhole in the adjacent field of the Washington Monument?

A 12 foot tall replica of the Washington Monument.