Historical monuments and buildings in Washington, D.C.

de bene esse: literally, of well-being, morally acceptable but subject to future validation or exception

Historical monuments and buildings are major tourist attractions in Washington, D.C., which means that scaffolding can pose a problem—so D.C. architects have gotten creative.

Scaffolding is All Over D.C. Here’s Why the Monuments Still Look Majestic

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