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 PRE-CONSTRUCTION,
1799 - 1836
 1799:
George Washington dies
1800:
Congress approves resolution to erect pyramid as a mausoleum for Washington
1833:
Citizens form the Washington National Monument Society to raise private
funds and construct the monument
1836:
Architect Robert Mills wins design contest; specifies a 500-foot obelisk
surrounded by a circular Greek temple; the
temple is never built, but the obelisk is
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CONSTRUCTION, 1848-1888
The monument was built during four stages. Hold
your mouse over a year in the image below for details. If the
image does not change after one minute, click
for a still image with explanation.
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POST-CONSTRUCTION,
1888 TO PRESENT
1959:
Present elevator installed, cutting ascent time to 70 seconds
1998-2000:
Congress and several private corporations fund $9.4 million to restore
the monument, which has been ravaged by years of water and dirt.
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