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Washington Monument
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By Richard E. Miller, September 17, 2011 | |
| | | 1. Washington Monument Marker | | |
Inscription.
In commemoration of the
One Hundredth Anniversary
of the
Washington Monument
1884 – 1984
Walkways donated July 11, 1984
by the members and friends of the
National Society of Professional Engineers
in observance of the Society's
fiftieth anniversary.
Erected 1984 by National Society of Professional Engineers.
Location. 38° 53.335′ N, 77° 2.359′ W. Marker is in The National Mall, District of Columbia, in Washington. Marker is on 17th Street, SW north of Independence Avenue, SW. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Washington DC 20024, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. John Paul Jones Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named John Paul Jones Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Why is the Washington Monument Temporarily Closed? (about 400 feet away, in a direct line); Jefferson Pier (approx. 0.2 miles away); Japanese Stone Lantern - Lighting the Way (approx. 0.2 miles away); Japanese Stone Lantern (approx. 0.2 miles away); The First Japanese Cherry Trees (approx. 0.2 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in The National Mall.| | | | 
By Richard E. Miller, September 17, 2011 | |
| | | 2. Washington Monument - marker visible in the walkway, lower left | | |
Also see . . .
1. Washington Monument. (Submitted on September 18, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
2. National Engineers Week. "...started in 1951 by the National Society of Professional Engineers in conjunction with President George Washington's birthday. President Washington is considered as the nation's first engineer, notably for his survey work." (Submitted on September 19, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
Additional keywords. N.S.P.E. |
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By Richard E. Miller, September 17, 2011 | |
| | | 3. Washington Monument Marker - view toward the WWII Memorial across 17th St. | | |
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By Richard E. Miller, 2011 | |
| | | 4. Washington Monument - view from the Tidal Basin with cherry blossoms in bloom | | |
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By Richard E. Miller, September 20, 2011 | |
| | | 5. Washington Monument | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on September 18, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 206 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 18, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 4. submitted on September 19, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 5. submitted on September 20, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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