February 20, 201610 yr Be aware, if you are coming this way, the Washington Monument is closed until some time next week: http://wjla.com/news/local/washington-monument-closed-until-sometime-next-week They've had more trouble with the new elevators there...the old ones worked flawlessly for years. Seems new stuff in "This Town" is never as reliable as the old. See also Metro Rail cars.
February 22, 201610 yr The renovations for that monument closed it for, what? A decade? This is out of hand.
February 22, 201610 yr Author Don't forget. There was also the earthquake. Repairs from that were still ongoing when I got here and only recently finished.
February 22, 201610 yr The Monument also encourages advance reservations now. The number of walkups is very limited, and go quickly when the line opens each morning.
February 22, 201610 yr Author Still closed: http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Washington-Monument-Remains-Closed-369661201.html Elevators have caused closure at least 8 times since May. Unreliable much?
February 23, 201610 yr Author The Monument reopens at 10. Tickets are free, but a service fee applies if ordered online.
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