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Earthquake closes, damages Washington landmarks

A summary of how Washington landmarks were affected by Tuesday's earthquake:
/ Source: The Associated Press

A summary of how Washington landmarks were affected by Tuesday's earthquake:

Washington National Cathedral: Damage to three of the four pinnacles atop the main tower, and visible cracks in the church's structure. Building closed to visitors.

Washington Monument: Evacuated, closed indefinitely. Cracks found at top.

U.S. Capitol: Evacuated, closed, reopened after inspection by structural engineers. House and Senate office buildings now accessible.

White House, Old Executive Office Building, Treasury building: Evacuated; reopened around 4 p.m. No damage.

Lincoln Memorial: Evacuated, closed, reopened after several hours. No damage.

Jefferson Memorial: Evacuated, closed, reopened after several hours. No damage.

Old Post Office tower: Evacuated, closed, no damage. Reopening Wednesday.

Smithsonian Castle: Evacuated, closed, minor cracks, broken glass reported. Closed Wednesday for further inspection.

National Museum of Natural History: Evacuated, reopened Wednesday, except for some exhibits still under inspection.

Other Smithsonian museums: Evacuated, reopened Wednesday.

MLK Memorial: Briefly closed, but reopened. No damage.