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How many steps were originally built in the Washington Monument?


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How many steps were originally built in the Washington Monument?

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897 which are now closed to the public

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897 iron stairs
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/washington_...

more history is here: http://www.nps.gov/archive/wamo/history/...

you can climb all the way to the top since it reopened, and tickets are free, but get there early to reserve a time, or you may not get in, as it is a very popular tourist spot.
Yes, 897 is the right answer. The Washington Monument is 555 feet tall and is topped with a capstone of pure aluminium. The "health nut" Jack LaLane (who does the juice machine infomercials) once walked up the stairs on his hands.
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