"Facts About the Monument" This Washington Post article from February 22, 1885 discusses the features of the newly completed <a href="http://mallhistory.org/items/show/36">Washington Monument</a>. Including facts about height, weight, and marble used, the article shows the enthusiasm Americans felt that the monument was <a href="http://mallhistory.org/items/show/281">finally being completed</a> after more than 20 years under construction. <em>The Washington Post</em> 02/22/1885 <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=38&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=1860-1889">1860-1889</a>