Survey Lodge

Item

Title

Survey Lodge

Description

Located on the grounds of the Washington Monument, the Survey Lodge was originally a boiler and steam house for the machinery necessary to power the Washington Monument's elevator. It was constructed of leftover marble and granite from the construction of the Washington Monument. Today, the site is a National Park Service Ranger Station.

Creator

William Bradley

Date

1886

Coverage

1860-1889

Spatial Coverage

Independence Avenue, between 15th and 17th Streets NW on the Washington Monument grounds.

topic

building the mall
design & monuments
work & play

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