The Washington ... it when the monument was finally dedicated in 1885. That year, the proud country celebrated the awe-inspiring obelisk as the tallest structure in the world.

At the western end of the National Mall, the Washington Monument towers over our country’s capital. The 555-foot obelisk—a four-sided stone pillar with a pyramid-shaped top—was built to ...

The Washington Monument was once the tallest building in the world at 555 feet. However, it was surpassed by the Eiffel Tower ...