The Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., dedicated to George Washington, was completed on Dec. 6, 1884, after nearly four decades of construction.

This month marks the 139th anniversary of the Washington Monument with construction wrapping up on the D.C. landmark in December of 1884. The 39 years it took to build the world’s tallest stone ...

on this day in history, dec. 6, 1884, washington monument is completed 39 years after construction began The cornerstone was laid July 4, 1848, in a ceremony attended by 20,000 people with much ...

The Washington Monument has been temporarily closed after a man vandalized the national landmark with profanities and red paint. 24/7 Live San Francisco East Bay South Bay Peninsula North Bay.

WASHINGTON — After 32 months, the Washington Monument is finally set to reopen after it suffered widespread damage in an August 2011 earthquake along the East Coast.. Since the 5.8 magnitude ...

Located in the National Mall, the Washington Monument is a 555-foot marble obelisk that was completed in 1884 to honor the country's first president George Washington, according to the park service.

On this day in history, Oct. 9. 1888, the Washington Monument opened to the public in Washington, D.C. ... DECEMBER 6, 1884, WASHINGTON MONUMENT IS COMPLETED 39 YEARS AFTER CONSTRUCTION BEGAN .

The Washington Monument, completed in 1884, stands at 555 feet tall and was the tallest structure in the world from 1884 to 1889 before it was overtaken in height by the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

The Washington Monument has been temporarily closed after a man vandalized the national landmark with profanities and red paint. ABC News. Video. Live. Shows. Shop. Log In.