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American Landmarks. Click on any image to enlarge it.
 

 

 

Lincoln Memorial honoring the 16th President. The first stone as laid on February 12, 1914 and was dedicated on May 30, 1922.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hoover Dam was complete in 1935 and was both the world's largest electric power plant and concrete structure.

 

 

 

 

 

 

USS Arizona Memorial commemorates the site where WWII began for the U.S. On December 7, 1941 - 1,177 crew members lost their lives.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liberty Bell is an icon of liberty and justice. In March of 1753, the bell cracked with the stroke of the clapper when the bell hung to try the sound.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grand Canyon is a deep gorge created by the Colorado River. It is one of the first National Parks in the United States.

 

 

 

 

 

 

On September 18, 1793, George Washington laid the cornerstone of the U.S. Capitol during the groundbreaking ceremony.

 

 

Golden Gate Bridge was completed in 1937 and is recognized as a symbol of California and San Francisco.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hollywood Sign was created in 1923 as an advertisement but has become a famous land mark in the Hollywood Hills.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Empire State Building, 102 stories tall, was completed in 1931. In 1986 it was designated as a National Historic Landmark.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mt. Rushmore represents America's first 150 years of history. From October 4, 1927 to October 32, 1941, Gutzon Borglum and 400 worked sculpted the 60 foot carving.

 

 

 

 

 

The White House was built between 1792 and 1800 and is the official residence of the President of the United States.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Washington Monument was constructed from July 4, 1848 to DEcember 6, 1884 to commemorate George Washington