Washington Monument (Baltimore)
Built in 1815, the statue was designed by Robert Mills and glorifies Washington. Located in the middle of the historic Mt. Vernon neighborhood, it offers panoramic views of the city from the top (only 228 steps to be exact). The monument was open to the public up until June 2010 when it was closed for safety reasons following an inspection by a structural engineer. Missing mortar and rusted support brackets were among specific safety concerns. While reports initially indicated the closure would last three months, it is still closed as of December 2011. Additionally, in October of 2010 a vehicle struck the original 1838 iron fence surrounding the structure causing damage to approximately 15 feet. The fence remains unfixed today. As the centerpiece of our neighborhood, it would be great to see this structure brought back to life. The monument is located at 699 North Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21201.
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