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Washington Monument

Item

Title
Washington Monument
Description
Sitting atop Robert Mill's Doric column, the figure of George Washington stands over 14 feet tall. Made of marble, Washington wears a classical Roman toga while handing his commission as Commander-in-Chief.
Coordinates
699 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21201
Location
Baltimore, MD
Note
The original location for the monument was where the Baltimore Battle Monument was built. Funding issues resulted in many design plans being postponed in favor of simpler choices.
Abstract
Baltimore, Maryland, houses Enrico Causici's 1829 statue of George Washington, which is situated atop the Washington Monument. The marble sculpture measures over 14 feet in height and depicts Washington dressed in a Roman toga.
Creator
Enrico Causici|223
Date
1829
Medium
Marble
Subject
George Washington
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