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Robert A. Taft Memorial and Carillon

North of the Capitol, Washington DC

Robert Taft Memorial and Carillon in Washingotn DC

Monuments & Landmarks
Capitol Hill, Washington DC

Mr. Republican has his own Carillon. Senator Robert Taft had a long political career and had connections–he was a former Speaker and was President William Howard Taft’s oldest son–but the arch conservative is best remembered as a leading opponent of Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal.

His memorial consists of an 11-foot bronze statue of the senator standing in front of a 100-foot-high bell tower with 27 bells.1

It’s basically a clock tower without a clock. Every 15 minutes it’s bells chime the quarter hour, with a Big Ben-style peal on the hour. Oddly, Congress passed a resolution that the bells play the Star-Spangled Banner every Fourth of July at 2pm.

Photos of the Robert Taft Carillon

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How to Get to the Robert Taft Carillon

The Robert Taft Memorial is in a park area a couple of blocks from Union Station towards the National Mall.

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Taking Photos at the Robert Taft Carillon

Commercial shoots and filming may require a permit. And Capitol Police keep a close eye on the area because of its proximity to the US Capitol Building.

More Photos

You can find more of my photos of the Robert Taft Memorial and Carillon here.


  1. James M. Goode, Washington Sculpture: A Cultural History of Outdoor Sculpture in the Nation’s Capital (Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2008), 18. ↩

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Washington DC Visitor Guides

If you're coming in from out of town, here are some of the most popular guidebooks that can help you make the most of your visit.

Lonely Planet Washington, DC (City Guide)
Lonely Planet Washington, DC (City Guide)
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Fodor's Washington, D.C.: with Mount Vernon, Alexandria & Annapolis...
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Frommer's EasyGuide to Washington, D.C. 2020
Frommer's EasyGuide to Washington, D.C. 2020
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A History Lover's Guide to Washington, D.C.: Designed for Democracy...
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And here are some interesting options for less traditional guidesbooks if you'd like an emphasis on exploring DC on foot or diving into some of the region's rich history.

National Geographic Walking Washington, D.C. (National Geographic Walking...
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A History Lover's Guide to Washington, D.C.: Designed for Democracy...
A History Lover's Guide to Washington, D.C.: Designed for Democracy...
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David Coleman Photography

I’m a professional travel & location photographer based in Washington DC and traveling all over. Seven continents. Dozens of countries. Up mountains. Under water. And a bunch of places in between. You can find my main site at havecamerawilltravel.com. Or check out what’s in my go-to travel photography kit. Or get in touch here.

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