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

It Is Now A National Historic Landmark

When it was built, the Washington Monument was actually outside the city limits. This is no longer the case. Since then, Baltimore has expanded to the point that the monument is now sitting at its heart. The significance of this grand structure received official recognition in 1971 when it was decreed a National Historic Landmark.

It Is Now A National Historic Landmark

The Site Had Been Deteriorating

Sadly, the National Historic Landmark status has not made it immune to deterioration. This is far, as it is now almost two centuries old. The surrounding area of the monument was fenced off in 2010. It was renovated to make it more durable and safer. The reports said that the project cost around $6 million.

The Site Had Been Deteriorating