1919. "Washington Monument, view from air." Harris & Ewing.

An Aerial View of the Washington Monument from 1919

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Here’s a photo of something that you’re not likely to see today. It’s a shot of the Washington Monument, taken from an airplane directly above it.

1919. "Washington Monument, view from air." Harris & Ewing.
1919. “Washington Monument, view from air.” Harris & Ewing.

Source: Shorpy

3 thoughts on “An Aerial View of the Washington Monument from 1919”

  3. This pic predated the handsome necklace of flagpoles installed at the walkway surrounding the monument. Waaaaaay up 555ft to the crest, the tip is aluminum. If you can find a photo, some of the engraved legend on the metal cap is still readable.

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