Washington Monument Dedication 1885 ASSOCIATED PRESS Feb 20, 2021 Feb 20, 2021 Updated May 20, 2022 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Save This is the scene at the dedication of the Washington Monument, Feb. 21, 1885. The 555-foot shaft was then the highest structure in the world. (AP Photo) ASSOCIATED PRESS Tags Buildings Ceremony Cities Crowds Dedication Monuments U.s. Washington Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Save TODAY'S TOP HEADLINES Articles Collections ArticlesSorry, there are no recent results for popular articles. CollectionsSorry, there are no recent results for popular collections.