Washington Monument Collection (#4)

View of Washington D. C. with the US Capitol by Lithographer E Sachse & Co. Chromolithograph
View of Washington City by Lithographer E Sachse & Co. Chromolithograph

14th Street Union Square Washington Monument
14th Street with Union Square and Washington Monument; Attributed to Silas A. Holmes (American, 1820 - 1886); about 1855; Salted paper print; 31.1 × 40.3 cm (12 1, 4 × 15 7, 8 in.)

Washington Monument And American Flag

WASHINGTON D. C. 1892. Aerial view of Washington, D. C. Lithograph, 1892, by Currier & Ives
WASHINGTON D.C. 1892. Aerial view of Washington, D.C. Lithograph, 1892, by Currier & Ives

Construction of the Washington Monument, 1880s
Top of the shaft during construction of the Washington Monument, and an interior view, 1884. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Washington Monument completed, 1884
President Arthur placing the capstone to complete the Washington Monument, 1884. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

USA, District of Columbia, Washington, National Mall, National African-American Museum exterior and Washington Monument

National Mall and Washington Monument at Dusk, Washington DC, USA

Potomac River, Licoln Memorial and Washington Monument, Washington DC, USA

Washington Monument, Washington DC, USA

The National Washington Monument, Washington DC, USA, 1855. Artist: AC Warren
The National Washington Monument, Washington DC, USA, 1855. Begun in 1848, the Washington Monument was not completed until 1884

USA, Washington DC, View of Washington Monument (Large format sizes available)

Washington, DC. Distric of Columbia. Washington Monument springtime with Magnolia blooms
Washington DC. District of Columbia. Washington Monument springtime with Magnolia blooms and Forsythia blooming

Washington, DC. Washington Monument and two lines of American Flags
Washington DC. Washington Monument and two lines of American Flags

WILLIAM PARTRIDGE (1866-1955). American architect. Kneeling next to a model of Monument Gardens, Washington, D.C. Photograph, 30 September 1930

WASHINGTON MONUMENT, c1910. Biplane in flight in front of the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C. Photograph, c1910

WASHINGTON MONUMENT, c1860. The partially-constructed Washington Monument in Washington, D.C. as it stood from 1854 to 1877. Photograph by Matthew B. Brady, c1860

WASHINGTON, D. C. c1940. Aerial view of Connecticut Avenue N. W. in Washington, D
WASHINGTON, D.C. c1940. Aerial view of Connecticut Avenue N.W. in Washington, D.C. looking south. Photograph, c1940

WASHINGTON, D. C. c1939. A view of rooftops and the Washington Monument in Washington, D
WASHINGTON, D.C. c1939. A view of rooftops and the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C. Photograph, c1939

MARCH ON WASHINGTON, 1963. An aerial view of demonstrators in the shadow of the Washington Monument during March on Washington. Photograph by Marion S. Trikosko, 28 August 1963

MARCH ON WASHINGTON, 1963. A bus leaving near the Washington Monument, after the March on Washington. Photograph by Marion S. Trikosko, 28 August 1963

LONGEST WALK, 1978. A tipi on the grounds on the Washington Monument, at the end of the Longest Walk from San Francisco to Washington D.C. organized by the American Indian Movement

BOY SCOUTS, c1937. A group of Boy Scouts in Washington D.C. probably during the Boy Scout Jamboree. Photograph, c1937

WASHINGTON, D. C. c1920. Washington Monument viewed from the Tidal Basin in Washington, D
WASHINGTON, D.C. c1920. Washington Monument viewed from the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C. Colorized photograph, c1920

WASHINGTON MONUMENT, c1945. An African American man with helmet and cane, posed on a mound of dirt with the Washington Monument in the background. Photograph by Aaron Miller, c1945

MARCH ON WASHINGTON, 1963. Demnonstrators resting with their feet in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool during the March on Washington. Photograph by Warren K. Leffler, 28 August 1963

PRESS CONFERENCE, 1939. NBC announcer Gordon Hittenmark interviewing Federal Communications Commission chairman Frank R. McNinch at a televised press conference in Washington, D.C. 31 January 1939

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR: FIELD DAY. Majorette Ethel Brown leads the Knights Templar marching band during their annual field day in Washington, D.C. 21 October 1925

FREEMASON: KNIGHTS TEMPLAR. Members of the Knights Templar Masonic Order marching in formation on annual field day in Washington, D.C. 21 October 1925

CANOE REGATTA, 1924. A crowd at the Canoe Regatta and Water Carnival on the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C. Photographed on 4 August 1924

Washington Monument at sunset, Washington D. C. USA
Washington Monument at sunset, Washington D.C. USA

Wreaths adorn the U. S. World War II Memorial, Washington D. C
Wreaths adorn the U.S. World War II Memorial, Washington D.C. USA

Washington Monument at sunset, viewed from the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C. USA

Washington Monument and American Flags, Washington D. C
Washington Monument and American Flags, Washington D.C. USA

Washington Monument and American Flag, Washington D. C
Washington Monument and American Flag, Washington D.C. USA

Washington Monument, Washington D. C. USA
Washington Monument, Washington D.C. USA

Washington Monument at sunset, Washington D. C. USA
Washington Monument at sunset, Washington D.C. USA

Washington Monument, Baltimore, Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942, Washington, George, , 1732-1799, Washington Monument (Baltimore, Md.), Monuments & memorials, Plazas, Streets, United States

BALTIMORE: MONUMENT, c1890. The Washington Monument in Baltimore, Maryland. Photograph, c1890

BALTIMORE: MONUMENT, 1853. The Washington Monument in Baltimore, Maryland. Engraving, American, 1853

WASHINGTON MONUMENT, 1883. Crowds gathered on the grounds of the White House on Easter Monday, 1883, with the still unfinished Washington Monument visible in the distance

WASHINGTON MONUMENT, 1884. A view of the Washington Monument in Washington, D. C
WASHINGTON MONUMENT, 1884. A view of the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C. at the time of its completion in 1884

WASHINGTON MONUMENT, 1876. A view of the partially constructed Washington Monument in Washington, D.C. Photographed in 1876, when construction was resumed after a delay of about twenty years

WASHINGTON MONUMENT, c1883. A view of the still unfinished Washington Monument in Washington, D.C. c1883

WASHINGTON MONUMENT, c1880. Workmen with machinery and materials on the construction site of the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C. Photographed c1880

WASHINGTON MONUMENT, c1904. The Washington Monument in Washington, D. C. Photograph
WASHINGTON MONUMENT, c1904. The Washington Monument in Washington, D.C. Photograph, c1904

WASHINGTON MONUMENT, c1903. The Washington Monument in Washington, D. C. Photochrome
WASHINGTON MONUMENT, c1903. The Washington Monument in Washington, D.C. Photochrome, c1903

WASHINGTON D. C. 1892. Aerial view of Washington, D
WASHINGTON D.C. 1892. Aerial view of Washington, D.C. Lithograph, 1892, by Currier & Ives

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"The Washington Monument: A Symbol of History, Unity, and Beauty" Standing tall in the heart of Washington, D. C. , the iconic Washington Monument has witnessed the city's transformation throughout time. In 1880, a bird's-eye view from the Potomac River reveals a developing capital with grand aspirations. As cherry blossoms frame its majestic presence in later years, this monument becomes an emblematic sight for visitors from all over the world. In 1963, during the historic March on Washington led by American clergyman and reformer Martin Luther King Jr. , the monument served as a powerful backdrop to his impassioned speech that echoed through history. It stands as a testament to progress and equality. At dawn's break over the Tidal Basin, where morning tranquility envelops Jefferson Memorial and Washington Monument alike, one can truly appreciate their architectural splendor against nature's serene canvas. The stars and stripes flags fluttering proudly beside it remind us of our nation's enduring spirit. From various vantage points across Washington D. C. , whether viewed from afar or up close along the Potomac River banks, this towering structure commands attention. During moments like when the Supermoon rises behind it in 2013 or at sunset when its silhouette blends harmoniously with Smithsonian Natural History Museum's dome seen from Canadian Embassy on Penns Ave - these are memories etched forever in our minds. As we explore further into this historical landscape, we encounter poignant reminders such as WWII Memorial alongside this monumental icon. Together they honor those who sacrificed for freedom while reminding us of our duty to preserve peace. Yet even amidst clouds shrouding its peak or bustling crowds filling National Mall below; there is an undeniable allure that draws people closer to witness its grandeur firsthand. The top may be obscured momentarily but never forgotten – just like how history sometimes fades but remains indelible within our collective memory. The Washington Monument symbolizes more than mere stone and marble; it represents the ideals, dreams, and resilience of a nation.