Washington Monument -Tourism
Learn interesting facts about the Washington Monument for your studies or for an in person visit to the Washington DC area.
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Washington Monument – Resources
We pay tribute to the memory of George Washington with the Washington Monument located in Washington, D.C. Look through these resources to gain a better understanding of what it meant to become the first president of the United States.
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Washington Monument – History
If you have ever been to the National Mall in Washington D.C., then you know that the Capitol Building lies at one end, and the Washington Monument stands at the other. What began as a tribute to our founding father and first president, ended up taking over 36 years to finish!
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Washington Monument – Maps
Find your way to the Washington Monument, the world’s tallest free-standing masonry tower, with the help of these maps and virtual tours.
Read MoreTop Ten Books – Architecture
Read about the architects who have helped to create the buildings that shape our cityscapes and neighborhoods throughout America.
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Manhattan Fun Facts
Take a look through these fascinating fun facts about Manhattan, New York for unusual trivia about this famous New York city.
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The Best of Seattle Architecture
Seattle is home to some truly unique architecture. Whether you are interested in historic buildings that date back to the early days of the city, or modern examples built by renown architects, such as Frank Gehry, you will find stunning examples throughout the Seattle region. Seven exceptional examples of Seattle architecture.
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Vermont’s Three State Houses
After almost 150 years, the Vermont State House still commands the landscape of Montpelier, the smallest capital city in America.
Read MoreCapital City of West Virginia
The capital city of West Virginia bounced back and forth between two cities over the course of 14 years: Wheeling and Charleston.
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Maya Lin
Artist and architect Maya Lin entered public life in a blaze of controversy at age 21, when she won the 1981 competition to design the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington.
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Julia Morgan
Julia Morgan was California’s first female architect. In 1894, she was the first woman to graduate with a Degree in Civil Engineering. With a legacy of over 700 buildings to her credit, it’s no wonder she was also the first woman to be granted the L’Ecole des Beaux Arts Certificate (1902) in Paris, France.
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