New Conservatory is Rising Steadily
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Title
New Conservatory is Rising Steadily
Description
The original botanic gardens in Washington were built in line with the Capitol building, where the Capitol Reflecting Pool is today. The new design proposed for the Mall in the early 1900s called for an open green space from the Capitol to the Washington Monument, sparking a debate over the relocation of the Botanic Gardens. The final decision was to shift the institution to Independence Ave, then Canal Street. The new buildings described in this article were state-of-the art for the time, fit for the National Botanic Gardens.
Source
The Washington Post.
Date
1/26/1932
Coverage
1920-1949
topic
building the mall
design & monuments