Massachusetts Heights in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Damage Alert!
Earthquake!
| | August 23, 2011 | |
The massive 50-ton, 40+-foot tall grand pinnacles at the top corners of the central tower sustained some of the worst earthquake damagecracking, twisting and literally popping the top off one of the pinnacles. The eight smaller intermediate pinnacles suffered similar damage. Luckily, none of the massive stones fell to the ground.
Using one of the largest cranes in the country, fallen and loose stones were removed. Heavy steel beams provide extra support and replace the weight of the removed stones.
Erected by Washington National Cathedral.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Disasters • Religion & Religious Structures.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 38° 55.816′ N, 77° 4.246′ W. Marker was in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It was in Massachusetts Heights. It was on Wisconsin Avenue Northwest 0.1 miles north of Cathedral Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 3101 Wisconsin
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We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Regionally, this marker was in the Washington Metropolitan Area. It was also in the American Northeast, in the Upper South, in the Mid-Atlantic, in the Tidewater, and in the Chesapeake Bay Region. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Herb Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); Bishop's Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); George Washington Equestrian Statue (about 300 feet away); Earthquake Update (about 300 feet away); Why Are These Stones Here? (about 300 feet away); All Hallows Guild (about 400 feet away); Washington National Cathedral (about 600 feet away); The Road to Fort Duquesne (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
Other markers no longer nearby. Damage Alert! (was here, next
Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 189 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 3, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
