Bunker Hill Monument
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| Charlestown, Mass, Erected to come memorate the Battle of Bunker Hill. It is 220 ft. high and the top is reached by a spiral flight of stone steps. It contains 295 steps to reach the top. The building of Bunker Hill monument was begun in 1825; the corner stone was laid by Lafayette; Daniel Webster delivered an oration at this ceremony; the work was completed on June 17, 1843. From the small windows at the top, a beautiful view of the scenery for many miles can be seen |
