Terrific old photo of the Washington Monument being dedicated in 1885. Check out the amazing details.

Washington Monument under construction with U.S. Fish Commission hatching ponds in the foreground and Bureau of Engraving and Printing building in the background.

See what the Washington Monument looked like in 1877, as seen from the Tower of the Smithsonian (now the Smithsonian Castle). This stunning view shows the Monument under construction, a testament to the resilience of the nation.

View a spectacularly illuminated photograph of the Washington Monument in 1933. Click the photo for some great details on the Nation's Capital during this time!

Take a journey back in time to 1928 and view an iconic photograph of the Washington Monument. This remarkable image captures the timeless appeal of the monument and serves as a reminder of America's rich history.

Take a look at Robert Mills' original design for the Washington Monument, a far more elaborate and ornate version of what we have today. See the image from the Library of Congress and learn more about this historic monument.

What if the Washington Monument was built as a pyramid instead of an obelisk? It could have been if this design came to fruition.

Take a look back in time at the Washington Monument in the early 1980s with this incredible view from the Library of Congress. See the iconic monument as it was in the 1980s!

Discover a rare photograph of the Washington Monument and cherry blossoms taken in the 1940s or 1950s. We dug this photo up in the Smithsonian Archives. Explore this beautiful picture!

What is on top of the Washington Monument? This close-up photo shows it was repaired in 1934.

Behold the majestic Washington Monument at night! Learn more about this incredible structure and its history from the Ghosts of DC blog. Photo from the Library of Congress.

A morbid story from The Baltimore Sun, printed on March 10th, 1923. Read about Albert Birney Seip, a war veteran, who tragically leapt to his death from the top of the Washington Monument. Learn about Mrs. Mae Varney Cockrell, who made a similar death leap in 1915.

We found this cool wood engraving from 1882, meant to depict the National Mall looking from the South. In the image, you can see buildings like the Smithsonian Institution in the lower middle.

Can you help our community member Ken date this photo of the Washington Monument from the 1920s? He's guessing sometime in the 1920s but maybe someone out there can offer a more precise estimate.

Take a step back in time and view the National Mall from the Capitol in 1936. See this stunning photo and discover its interesting history with Cornell University Library.

Take a look at this stunning photo of the Mall taken from the Capitol Building in 1936. Featuring the Washington Monument and the Smithsonian, this photo is a testament to the beauty of the city.

Get an up close look at the tip of the Washington Monument like you've never seen before with this amazing high resolution image from the Library of Congress.

Take a look at this remarkable photo of the Washington Monument on Armistice Night in 1921. See how different the monument looks compared to this other photo. An unforgettable image!

Can you help uncover the mystery of a photo of the Capitol from the Monument taken between 1900 and 1920? See the photo and learn more about it from the Library of Congress.

Take a look into the past with these captured images of the construction of the Washington Monument! See the foundation and the team at work digging it out.

Take a look at this proposed design from 1877 for the completion of the Washington Monument. Congress appropriated another $200,000 to restart construction on the unfinished monument in 1879.

Have you seen this amazing photo of Washington DC from 1894? Take a look and share it with your friends on Facebook! Source: Cornell University Library.

Take a look back in time with these rare photos of the unfinished Jefferson Memorial in 1942. See the Washington Monument, Capitol Building, and Lincoln Memorial from a unique perspective!

Explore the placement of the capstone on the Washington Monument, made of aluminum and placed in 1885. See the famous inscription on its East side, "Laus Deo" meaning "Praise be to God". Read about it in Dan Brown's book, "The Lost Symbol".

Take a look at this stunning, never-before-seen old photograph of the Washington Monument, as viewed from the old State, War, and Navy Building. Get a unique angle of the Monument and learn more about a historic building in our nation's capital.

Take a look at 1924 Washington from the Washington Monument with these stunning photographs. Click on them to get greater details. Courtesy of the Boston Public Library. Visit GhostsofDC.org for more.

Get a glimpse into history with this amazing aerial view of the Washington Monument from 1919. Check out this vintage photograph to see what the iconic landmark looked like almost 100 years ago!

Take a look at this stunning old photograph of Healy Hall at Georgetown University overlooking the Potomac River and the Washington Monument in 1890. Source: Georgetown University Library.

Explore three vintage postcards of Washington, DC, featured in the Boston Public Library's Flickr photostream. See the city in a different light with these beautiful images from the past.

Take a look at this stunning view of the Capitol from the top of the Washington Monument. See the amazing photo and learn more about the history of the monument here!