Norton Says Washington Monument Shutdown Will Likely Stretch into September; Full Elevator Modernization Lasting Nearly One Year Necessary to End Chronic Breakdowns (Eleanor Holmes Norton)

(Source: Eleanor Holmes Norton) WASHINGTON, D.C.-As a result of a briefing that she requested with National Park Service (NPS) Superintendent of National Mall and Memorial Parks Gay Vietzke, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) learned today for the first time that the current 10-day shutdown of the Washington Monument for purposes of a thorough investigation of its only elevator...