Wolf Run Studio - Washington Monument Notecards

Bill Harrah
Wolf Run Studio
P.O. Box 444
Clifton VA 20124

Phone:
(703) 250-6711
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(703) 764-9204


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The Washington Monument Washington, D.C. #NC-10180-MM - Notecards Also available in Assortment Pack #AST-701 and #AST-702 #PR-10180-MM - Open Edition Print Also included in unmatted Print Set #PST-700 In 1833 the Washington National Monument Society was organized for the purpose of erecting a great National Memorial to George Washington. Five years later, plans calling for an elaborate Greek Doric rotunda at the base of an Egyptian-style obelisk were drawn up by architect Robert Mills. Actual construction did not begin until 1848. By the time the monument was completed, Mills' design was simplified to the austere marble and granite obelisk that exists today. Due to many delays and complications, the monument did not open to the public until 1888. The monument stands 555 feet 5.125 inches high Ñ the tallest masonry structure in the world. An elevator takes visitors to the 500-foot level for a breaktaking view of the nation's capitol. Advance arrangements can be made to walk down the 898 steps. Lining the stairs are 190 memorial stones that were donated by local, state, and foreign governments. Text © 1995 Dianne Harrah, Drawing © 1995 Bill Harrah	View matted print #PR-10180-MM Open Edition Print Image: 7” x 8.75” Mat: 11” x 14” $25.00

MEMORIAL & MONUMENT SELECTIONS: Confederate Monument Jefferson Davis Monument Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson Jefferson Memorial Kennedy Gravesite Robert E. Lee Monument Lincoln Memorial The Manassas National Battlefield Park The Marine Corps War Memorial Richard Rowland Kirkland Memorial J.E.B. Stuart Monument Tomb of the Unknowns The Washington Monument Women in Military Service For America Memorial GETTYSBURG CIVIL WAR MEMORIAL & MONUMENT SELECTIONS: Alabama State Memorial Friend to Friend Memorial George Gordon Meade Equestrian Statue High Water Mark Memorial Irish Brigade Monument Louisiana State Memorial Maryland State Memorial Mississippi State Memorial New York State Memorial 44th New York Infantry Monument North Carolina State Memorial Peace Light Memorial The Pennsylvania Monument Soldiers and Sailors of the Confederacy Memorial Soldiers National Monument Virginia State Memorial

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