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