Hapgood's design for the Washington Monument
Title
Hapgood's design for the Washington Monument
Description
In 1877 Congress appropriated funds so that the building of the Washington Monument could continue. Budget problems had halted construction in 1854. But after sitting untouched for more than 20 years many worried that a new design was needed for the monument. Congress quietly accepted new proposals. One such design was this Gothic tower by Boston architectural student H.P. Hapgood. Ultimately no new designs were accepted and instead the Washington Monument was completed using only the central obelisk portion of Mills' original design.
Creator
Source
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division. View original.
Date
1889
Coverage
Original Format
Print.