Shedding Light On Height: The Truth About D.C.'s Skyline
From: Rebecca Sheir
Series: The Newcomer's Guide to Washington
Length: 04:55
Ever wonder why Washington, D.C., has such a modest skyline - especially compared with other major American cities? Perhaps you've heard it has something to do with the height of the Capitol Building, or the Washington Monument.
In this second installment of "A Newcomer's Guide To Washington," Rebecca Sheir gets to the bottom -- and top -- of the mystery, and sheds some light on D.C.'s building height.
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Piece Description
Ever wonder why Washington, D.C., has such a modest skyline - especially compared with other major American cities? Perhaps you've heard it has something to do with the height of the Capitol Building, or the Washington Monument.
In this second installment of "A Newcomer's Guide To Washington," Rebecca Sheir gets to the bottom -- and top -- of the mystery, and sheds some light on D.C.'s building height.
Broadcast History
This piece originally aired on WAMU's Metro Connection, 1/22/10.
Intro and Outro
INTRO: OUTRO:Rebecca Sheir is a reporter with WAMU 88.5 in Washington.
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