Lincoln Memorial - Washington, DC
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
N 38° 53.356 W 077° 03.000
18S E 322202 N 4306485
One of the best known monuments in all of Washington was restored by the WPA in 1933.
Waymark Code: WMYENQ
Location: District of Columbia, United States
Date Posted: 06/06/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member T0SHEA
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The Lincoln Memorial is home to many famous things. Movies were filmed here, famous speeches were spoken here, but what people seem to not notice and take for granted is that the Lincoln Memorial is featured on the back of the U.S. 1 cent, or the "penny" as most people call it. The penny is the most produced of all the currency in the United States. 100 pennies are equivalent to 1 dollar or a "buck". If a person finds a penny on the ground it is considered "good luck" and that penny is their lucky penny. Imagine finding your lucky penny here. Go figure!
Project type: Park structure/building (other than lodge)

Date built or created: 1933

Location: National Mall

City: Washington

Condition: Pristine condition

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