DC Washington Monument showing city – Vintage Wall Art
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Description
Few images capture their era like this historic image of DC Washington Monument showing city. It comes from the Snapshots of the Past collection, curated over 25 years for its historical value.
The framed print arrives ready to hang; the unframed option suits custom framing. A fine choice for anyone who loves history, and a gift that gets noticed. Free shipping in the lower 48 states. Snapshots of the Past has been bringing history to the wall since 2001, for tens of thousands of customers worldwide.
DC Washington Monument showing city
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The Washington Monument, the 555-foot marble obelisk on the National Mall, is the subject here, and this view looks out over the city from its surroundings. Construction stalled for more than two decades after 1854 for lack of funds and was finished in 1884, with the monument dedicated in 1885. In 1912 the capital was still growing into the plan laid out by Pierre L'Enfant, and the Mall had not yet taken on the monuments and reflecting pool that came later. The picture shows how the obelisk stood as the city's tallest structure, a landmark that governed the skyline and the view for everyone in the district.
| Created / published | 1912 |
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| Original scan | 2,550 × 750 px · prints to 8 × 2 in at 300 dpi |
| Reference | DC Washington Monument showing city 1912 |
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