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Washington, DC: 34-Foot-Tall Tower of 6,800 Fake Lincoln Books

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Ford's Theatre Center for Education and Leadership

Address:
514 10th St. NW, Washington, DC
Directions:
Ford's Theatre Center for Education and Leadership. Across the street from Ford's Theatre (where Lincoln was shot) and next to to the Petersen House (where Lincoln died). Part of the Ford's Theatre tour; tickets required in advance.
Hours:
Daily 9-4 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
202-347-4833
Admission:
Adults $3.75, or $9.75 w/audio tour.
RA Rates:
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34-Foot-Tall Tower of 6,800 Fake Lincoln Books

Part of the perhaps-too-slick-for-its-own-good Ford's Theatre Center for Education and Leadership. The books are aluminum replicas. Also here: a replica of Booth's death barn.

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Pile of Lincoln books.

34-Foot-Tall Tower of 6,800 Fake Lincoln Books

The three-story sculpture is comprised of 7,000 books written about our 16th President

[May A, 12/08/2018]
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