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

Published on 06/28/2021
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The Contrast Is Really Stark

You will find a number of touchscreen devices at the bottom of the structure. This contrast is made even starker by this addition! However, they have proven useful since they offer historical information about the site. Aside from that, the cameras on top deliver live feeds that offer great views of Baltimore.

A More Obvious Contrast

The Contrast Is Really Stark

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There Were Even More Problems

Let us hear more about the actual renovation. The plan was to finish the project by the end of 2014. As usual, it was hard to stay on schedule with such a big project. Faith Millspaugh is the vice-president of the Mount Vernon Place Conservancy. She explained why it was delayed. In 2015, she told the Baltimore Business Journal, “You find more problems when you start digging into things.”

More Problems

There Were Even More Problems

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