A Time Capsule Had Been Hiding In The Washington Monument For Two Centuries

Published on 06/28/2021
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A Ton Of Work To Be Done

It was not easy to restore the Washington Monument to its former glory. They had to tighten the joints to ensure that it was not going to topple over. On top of that, they had to retouch the masonry. Do not worry, they did not forget about the topmost piece either. The statue got its fair share of TLC as well.

A Lot Of Work

A Ton Of Work To Be Done

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It Saw A Couple Of Upgrades

This was not all. The heating and lighting systems of the site, together with its security technology, got an upgrade. It had a big impact on the overall appearance of the site. The 19th-century structure has since been adorned with alarms and CCTV cameras. Doesn’t that sound like a pretty strange image?

It Had Some Upgrades

It Saw A Couple Of Upgrades

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