The Winning Design
Robert Mills claimed that the column must possess the simplicity and solidity of character, which was symbolic of Washington. It must also harmonize with the government’s spirit. Could he pull it off?
The Winning Design
Didn’t Have Total Freedom
His plans were constrained a bit. He wanted a lavishly decorated column to give this memorial some pizzazz. There were supposed to be balconies wrapping around it and a terrace on top so that visitors could see things better.
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1991 49 3 Washington Monument, Elevation Of Front By Robert Mill