The color line shows where construction stopped in 1856, when private donations for it ceased to exist. The groups in charge of it argued over the much the monument should represent George Washington and our nation. Because construction had stopped for two decades and took place in two phases, the quarry stone couldn't be matched, and so now, the monument is two different shades; lighter at the bottom and darker at the top. You don't notice unless you are taking a picture of it. :)
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ah, that makes sense! I guess I'd never seen a photo of it that close before! Thanks for the explanation! 🙂
Probably true. I was on top of it, stepping back just enough to get it in the lens. :))
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