Washington National Mason Memorial - Alexandria
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superstein
N 38° 48.449 W 077° 03.952
18S E 320620 N 4297440
Located in downtown Alexandria, the monument is on a hill and serves as a tourist attraction.
Waymark Code: WMPJ5W
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 09/06/2015
Views: 15
The George Washington Masonic National Memorial is a Masonic building and memorial located in Alexandria, Virginia, outside Washington, D.C. It is dedicated to the memory of George Washington, the first President of the United States and a Mason. The tower is fashioned after the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria in Egypt. The 333-foot (101 m)tall memorial sits atop Shooter's Hill(also known as Shuter's Hill) at 101 Callahan Drive. Construction began in 1922, the building was dedicated in 1932, and the interior finally completed in 1970. In July 2015, it was designated a National Historic Landmark.
Stamp Issuing Country: USA
Date of Issue: 1987
Denomination: USA
Color: white
Stamp Type: Single Stamp
Relevant Web Site: Not listed
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