The Interpreter Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 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. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 The renovations for that monument closed it for, what? A decade? This is out of hand. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted February 22, 2016 Author Share Posted February 22, 2016 Don't forget. There was also the earthquake. Repairs from that were still ongoing when I got here and only recently finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabe Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 The Monument also encourages advance reservations now. The number of walkups is very limited, and go quickly when the line opens each morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted February 22, 2016 Author Share Posted February 22, 2016 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? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoChickens Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 I didn't realize Intamin built elevators ;-) 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted February 23, 2016 Author Share Posted February 23, 2016 The Monument reopens at 10. Tickets are free, but a service fee applies if ordered online. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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