Story's/ Designs Behind The Washington Monument

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-Progress towards the memorial began on Washington's 100th Birthday.

-The society held a competition for designs in 1836.

-White marble from Texas and Maryland/ White marble from Massachusetts.

-Monument was Built with 2 different shades of white marble.

-Granite from Maine.

-Designed by architect, Robert Mills.

-They choose a location where everyone can see it and presents a view of the Potomac.