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

Published on 06/28/2021
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He Did Not Have Total Freedom

The truth is that his plans were a bit restrained. In his mind, the column was going to be decorated lavishly to give the memorial even more grandeur. He wanted balconies to wrap around the pillar, as well as a terrace atop it. These would give visitors the chance to take a better look at this structure.

A Bit Restrained

He Did Not Have Total Freedom

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They Had To Simplify It

That was the vision. As we all know by now, it is hard to make everything you want into a reality. For one, the funding of the project was an important factor. There were also concerns about the final appearance of this pillar. They had no choice but to simplify his designs, which meant cutting out the balcony idea. Aside from that, they also had to remove the fine carvings on the surface of the pillar.

They Were Simplified

They Had To Simplify It

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