Showing posts with label Park. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Park. Show all posts
Friday, May 9, 2008
Tudor Place - Historic Home & Garden
This Georgetown home was designed by Dr. William Thornton in 1815 in American neoclassical architecture style. It was originally the home of George Washington's granddaughter, Martha Curtis Peter and remained in the Peter family for 180 years. Over that time many of the objects they collected remain on the property including a 1919 Pierce-Arrow Roadster pictured below.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Meridian Hill Park (Malcolm X Park)
Meridian Hill Park was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1994, as "an outstanding accomplishment of early 20th-century Neoclassicist park design in the United States." It is a 12 acre site situated on an almost perfect north-south axis. It is located in northwest D.C. and bordered by 16th, 15th, Euclid and W Streets.
The Interior Department in 1914 hired landscape architect George Burnap to design a grand urban park like those found in European capitals. Plans were later modified by Horace Peaslee to include gardens in a French Baroque style in the upper half and an Italian Renaissance style terraced fountain in the lower. The fountains and walls were built in a concrete aggregate mixed with small pebbles.
In 1969 DC residents voted overwhelmingly for the park to be named Malcolm X Park. However, the U.S. House of Representatives rejected the vote. Although the bill failed, some locals refer to it by the proposed name.
Since the death of Malcolm X each Sunday a large drum circle, with a strong African vibe, takes place in the field above the fountain. It can often be heard a couple blocks away. Along with those enjoying the music there is always a couple soccer games going on and local families picnicing. I don't consider the park safe at night as there are too many places that are hidden from view.
The Interior Department in 1914 hired landscape architect George Burnap to design a grand urban park like those found in European capitals. Plans were later modified by Horace Peaslee to include gardens in a French Baroque style in the upper half and an Italian Renaissance style terraced fountain in the lower. The fountains and walls were built in a concrete aggregate mixed with small pebbles.
In 1969 DC residents voted overwhelmingly for the park to be named Malcolm X Park. However, the U.S. House of Representatives rejected the vote. Although the bill failed, some locals refer to it by the proposed name.
Since the death of Malcolm X each Sunday a large drum circle, with a strong African vibe, takes place in the field above the fountain. It can often be heard a couple blocks away. Along with those enjoying the music there is always a couple soccer games going on and local families picnicing. I don't consider the park safe at night as there are too many places that are hidden from view.
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