Both the Statue of Liberty and Washington Monument are currently closed

[oragator1]

Wasn't sure there would ever be a day this was the case...though both are due to rare natural disasters, it just seems fitting in a way.

http://photoblog.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/02/14/16962158-lonely-lady-liberty-awaits-tourists-and-repairs-after-sandy?lite

http://newsfeed.time.com/2012/07/10/washington-monument-to-stay-closed-until-2014/

[Lawdog88]

Doesn't that just pucker you up a tad ?

http://i49.tinypic.com/z47es.jpg

[Dreamliner]

I still remember what an adventure it was when, as an eleven-year old, I climbed the stairs to the top of the Washington Monument. Back then, I thought D.C. was the coolest city ever.