MW’s Washington Monument
"The bosom of America is open to receive not only the Opulent and respectable Stranger, but the oppressed and persecuted of all Nations and Religions." – George Washington
Located in the heart of the National Mall of Washington, D.C., the Washington Monument is a large stone monument dedicated to president George Washington. At approximately 555 feet (169 metres) it is the world’s tallest stone structure and the tallest monumental column, in addition to being the tallest structure of any kind on earth at the time of its construction. Work began on the monument in 1848, but was soon halted due to a myriad of reasons, including financial difficulties, internal power struggles within the organisation behind the monument, and the Civil War. Issues around construction had existed long before this, with the monument having to move from its original location due to unstable ground and a proposed colonnade surrounding the obelisk cancelled before construction. The monument was eventually completed in 1885 and opened to the public soon after, averaging 55,000 visitors per month by 1888. The monument remains a centerpiece of Washington D.C.’s unique architectural heritage and an icon of the city.
The Washington Monument boosts Great Person generation across your empire by +25% in addition to causing all monuments to provide an addition +2 Culture, and becomes available at Military Science.
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Code and Splash: Pouakai
