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Washington Monument closed indefinitely?
Posted by: Tourist ()
Date: April 01, 2010 12:52PM

We drove up from Atlanta for the Easter Weekend only to find out our favorite monument is closed? Anyone know the story here? We talked with a few folks who said they found a serious crack at the base of the monument and have closed it for safety reasons while the engineers try and figure it out. WTH?

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Re: Washington Monument closed indefinitely?
Posted by: Faril Pools ()
Date: April 01, 2010 01:01PM

Park service noticed an unstable foundation due to recent freeze/thaw cycles and root displacement from the cherry trees due to the late bloom this year.

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Re: Washington Monument closed indefinitely?
Posted by: Sailor Flop ()
Date: April 01, 2010 01:09PM

Supposedly there was also some recent seismic activity (on the order of 1.7) that managed to move the foundation in such a manner as to also add stress to the base. That combined with the severe winds causing a severe sway in the structure as of late left them with little choice. I'm hearing the price tag could run up to the 100's of millions to resolve.

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Re: Washington Monument closed indefinitely?
Posted by: All Proof Sir ()
Date: April 01, 2010 01:19PM

Awhile back there was some rumors that the ground was sinking beneath the monument. There was some speculation the monument could start leaning like the Tower of Pisa w/in 10-12yrs.

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Re: Washington Monument closed indefinitely?
Posted by: FUNdamental ()
Date: April 01, 2010 01:54PM

I guess they need to fix it before they move it?

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/31/AR2010033103647.html

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Re: Washington Monument closed indefinitely?
Posted by: Jumble ()
Date: April 01, 2010 01:56PM

It's been sold to Qatar to help pay for health care. They will start dismantling it this fall so it can be shipped overseas. A new 300 foot tall Obama statue will be erected in its place (to be paid for in defense cut money).

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Re: Washington Monument closed indefinitely?
Posted by: Obamatown ()
Date: April 01, 2010 02:06PM

Hope and Change and stuff....
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