Capitol Hill in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
United States Botanic Garden
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The United States Botanic Garden (USBG), established by the Congress in 1820 is one of the oldest botanic gardens in North America. It is a living plant museum dedicated to demonstrating the aesthetic, cultural, economic, therapeutic, and ecological importance of plants to the well-being of humankind. Public facilities include The Conservatory, Bartholdi Park, and The National Garden. Admission is free. The USBG is an agency of the U.S. Congress affiliated with the Architect of the Capitol.
The Conservatory, a historic landmark of the nation's capital, opened in 1933 after the USBG was moved to this location. It closed in 1997 for extensive renovation and reopened in December 2001. It features living plants from tropical rainforests, deserts, and subtropical regions from around the world. The East and West Galleries host permanent and temporary exhibits.
Bartholdi Park, named for the sculptor of its historic fountain, is a home landscape demonstration exhibit. The Administration Building for the Botanic Garden (not open to the public) is also located there.
The National Garden features a Regional Garden with plants native to the Mid-Atlantic Region of the United States, a Rose Garden featuring the national flower,
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1820.
Location. 38° 53.318′ N, 77° 0.743′ W. Marker is in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Capitol Hill. Marker is on 1st Street Southwest west of Garfield Circle Southwest, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Maryland Avenue Southwest, Washington DC 20515, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Capitol Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Grains (within shouting distance of this marker); James A. Garfield (within shouting distance of this marker); Citrus (within shouting distance of this marker); Capitol Square, SW (within shouting distance of this marker); Medicinal Natives (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Capitol Square, SW (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Onion Farm (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southwest Washington.
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 198 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 22, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
