It took 30 years to build the Washington Monument. It was finished in 1884 but it didin't open untill 1888. Construction had to be stopped during the Civil War. read more
In a city of monuments, it is referred to as "The Monument." It is, of course, the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., completed on December 6, 1884. The focal point of the National Mall, it is the background for concerts and fireworks and dominates the capital's skyline. read more