Baltimore's Washington Monument

A big reason Baltimore is referred to as The Monumental City is this monument.

From Wikipedia.

It was the first monument built honoring the American leader in the Revolution and the nation's first president.  It stands  178.feet 8 inches tall and was begun in 1815 and completed in 1829.  It stands north of downtown Baltimore.  It is 227 steps to the top.

It was designed by noted architect Robert Mills who also designed the Washington Monument in D.C..

Washington's statue was made by Italian-born sculptor Enrico Causici and shows Washington resigning his commission as commander-in-chief of the U.S. Army.

--Brock-Perry