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Although it may not be as well known as its monumental counterpart in Washington, D.C., that shares the same name, Baltimore's Washington Monument was actually the first towering monument in the United States to honor President George Washington. Baltimore's monument predates the one in Washington by several decades. At the time of its construction, the monument could be seen from the Inner Harbor area; now urban buildings obscure the view. In 1809 -- 10 years after Washington's death prominent Baltimore residents got together and petitioned the state government to erect a monument to the former president. Some of the money for the monument was raised through a state lottery. A design by arc...
Although it may not be as well known as its monumental counterpart in Washington, D.C., that shares the same name, Baltimore's Washington Monument was actually the first towering monument in the United States to honor President George Washington. Baltimore's monument predates the one in Washington by several decades. At the time of its construction, the monument could be seen from the Inner Harbor area; now urban buildings obscure the view. In 1809 -- 10 years after Washington's death prominent Baltimore residents got together and petitioned the state government to erect a monument to the former president. Some of the money for the monument was raised through a state lottery. A design by architect Robert Mills, who also went on to design the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., was chosen for the Baltimore monument in a competition. Construction began in 1815 and continued for about 15 years until escalating costs forced Mills to scale back his design. A statue of Washington atop the monument was added in 1829. Today the monument is the centerpiece of Mount Vernon Place, a square lined by rowhouses and businesses in downtown Baltimore's Mount Vernon neighborhood. Visitors to the tower are able to walk up 228 steps to the top and get arguably one of the best views of downtown Baltimore.
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Game review: 'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2' delivers powerful combat but a weak story
Associated Press Writer"Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2," almost certain to be the year's best-selling video game, has also become its most notorious. That's because of a prerelease leak showing a terrorist raid on an airport — exactly the sort of thing that's guaranteed...Tags: Activision Inc., Terrorism, Xbox 360, Metal and Mineral, Video Games
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Holiday events in Baltimore
Baltimore Sun reporterThe holiday season is rife with tradition. Not all of them are worth the effort, though. Eschew the annual regifting of rum cake and cheese baskets for more pleasant reminders of the season with these holiday events. Bazaart: The free, annual holiday...Tags: Dancing, Dance, Santa Claus (fictional character), Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, Christmas
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Review: 'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2'
The Associated PressCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, almost certain to be the year's best-selling video game, has also become its most notorious. That's because of a prerelease leak showing a terrorist raid on an airport — exactly the sort of thing that's guaranteed...Tags: Activision Inc., Terrorism, Xbox 360, Metal and Mineral, Video Games
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'The Biggest Loser': A trip to D.C.
Reality CheckOn tonight's Biggest Loser, the remaining contestants head to D.C. for a challenge, a lobbying session, another challenge, and a visit to the White House.For the first challenge, each person had to get as many people as possible to head......Tags: Abusive Behavior, Hospitals and Clinics, Obesity, The White House
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A driving tour of Maryland's byways offers beauty, history and more
The fall colors may have peaked, with more leaves clinging to turf than trees, but it's still not too late for an autumn auto tour. Last month, the Federal Highway Administration designated four Maryland routes as America's Byways, placing them among the...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Natural Resources, Wildlife, Slavery, Harriet Tubman
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Hampton plans to spend $30 million on new Circuit Court, parking garage
247-7874— The drawings show what could be a miniature version of the National Mall, complete with a tree-lined walkway. Instead of leading to the Washington Monument though, the walkway will be a path to a clock tower on a new Circuit Court building beside...Tags: Elizabeth City, Judges, Metal and Mineral, Museum Dioramas
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Taking the scenic route
michelle.deal@baltsun.comThe fall colors may have peaked, with more leaves clinging to turf than trees, but it's still not too late for an autumn auto tour. Last month, the Federal Highway Administration designated four Maryland routes as America's Byways, placing them among...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Natural Resources, Wildlife, Slavery, Harriet Tubman
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Mark Alan Kusiak
Mark Alan Kusiak, vice president of General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems in Herndon, Va., and an avid bicyclist, died of brain trauma Monday at George Washington University Hospital in Washington.
The former Brooklyn resident was 45.
"He was...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Computer Sciences, Virginia Tech, General Motors Corp., Fort Meade
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Washington, D.C., hotel upgrades and new lodgings are a winning ticket
Tribune NewspapersSome things about our nation's capital are eternal: stately monuments, infighting, wilting summer humidity, confounding street grid and, mysteriously, hotels by and large unbecoming of the most powerful capital city on Earth. The monuments are as grand...Tags: Alexander Hamilton, Restaurants, Metal and Mineral, Henry Adams, The White House
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Santa's arrival at Inner Harbor a new tradition
He might not show up accompanied by a bunch of marching bands and floats, thanks to the cancellation of Baltimore's annual Thanksgiving Parade, but Santa's arrival at the Inner Harbor will still be cause for celebration. The ceremonial illumination of...Tags: Thanksgiving, Sheila Dixon, Scott Peterson, Holidays, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
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A rainy National Book Festival whets readers' appetites
Despite a midday deluge, book lovers turned out in record numbers for the ninth annual National Book Festival in Washington, D.C., on Saturday.
The gray morning couldn't dissuade 130,000 people from attending readings and signings on the National Mall...Tags: John Grisham, Journalism, Family, Awards and Prizes, The White House
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Chicago rockers in D.C.
Tribune criticWASHINGTON -- Peter Cunningham is a no-nonsense Chicago guy with a buzz cut who still plays with his rock band every few weekends at Nick's in Wicker Park. On this night, he's grilling hot dogs and having a few beers with friends on the rooftop of his...Tags: Film Festivals, Barack Obama, Wicker Park, Richard M. Daley, Ethics
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