American Symbols & Landmarks1927-1941

Rushmore cost $989,992.32

Total construction cost, 1927-1941

Mount Rushmore’s construction cost $989,992.32 in the dollars of its construction era.

Carved between 1927 and 1941, for just under a million dollars of the day.

Source

Student guideNational Park Service

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