Glover Park in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Victory Gardens
The community gardens at 42nd Street and Tunlaw Road and in Whitehaven Park were established as part of the Federal National Victory Garden Program during World War II as a way for average Americans to contribute to the war effort. These gardens reduced demand on commercial food supplies thus making more supplies available to the Armed Forces and Lend-Lease programs. After the War, these gardens not only continued to provide healthy and economical vegetables to local gardeners but also became social centers for urban communities.
Glover Park Artist: Michael Hagan, 39th Place NW
Erected 2009 by Cultural Tourism DC.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the DC, Art on Call series list.
Location. 38° 55.29′ N, 77° 4.915′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Glover Park. Marker is at the intersection of Beecher Street Northwest and 42nd Street Northwest, on the left when traveling west on Beecher Street Northwest. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4110 Beecher Street Northwest, Washington DC 20007, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 27, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 198 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 27, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
