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15th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW, on the Mall The cornerstone was laid July 4, 1848, and it quickly rose to 152 feet, however funds ran out in 1853. It remained unfinished for nearly 25 years until President Ulysses S. Grant approve an act to authorize the Federal Government to complete the project in December 1884.
The famous marble obelisk, honoring America?s first President, is the tallest structure in the nation?s Capitol and will remain so by law. Elevators will take you to the top of th 555-foot monument for a spectacular view of the city. Lines are usually long but move quickly. Tickets can be obtained from the information booth or from ticketron.
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