Southwest Federal Center in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
A Historic Landscape
United States Botanic Garden
Created in 1932, Bartholdi Park is named after Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, the sculptor of the historic Fountain of Light and Water located at its center. Bartholdi is best known for designing the Statue of Liberty.
The beds in Bartholdi Park were originally arranged geometrically and planted in a formal style to feature the fountain and to accommodate public gatherings. From the 1940s to the 1960s, the outer perimeter was heavily shaded with large trees. The 1970s through the 1980s brought large displays of annuals and plants native to the region. A native plant garden was added to the early 1990s, the annual beds were removed and small garden rooms were created. Today, Bartholdi Park demonstrates innovative gardening practices that are environmentally friendly, accessible to a diverse range of people, aesthetically pleasing, and promote healthy living.
Erected by United States Botanic Garden.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1932.
Location. 38° 53.224′ N, 77° 0.785′ W. Marker is in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Southwest Federal Center.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bartholdi Fountain and Gardens (here, next to this marker); Bartholdi Fountain (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Bartholdi Fountain and Gardens (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to a Sustainable Landscape (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Bartholdi Fountain and Gardens (within shouting distance of this marker); American Veterans Disabled For Life Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Bartholdi Fountain and Gardens (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Bartholdi Fountain and Gardens (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southwest Washington.
Also see . . . Bartholdi Park. (Submitted on November 22, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 22, 2017
2. This is a previous iteration of the marker. The top photo is different from the current version's.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 181 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 27, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on November 22, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on November 27, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
