Columbia Heights in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Meridian Hill Park
has been designated a
National Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance
in commemorating the history of the
United States of America
with its formal symmetry and grand central cascade, this park is among the finest examples of Neoclassical landscape design in the nation. Built by the U.S. government between 1912 and 1916, it was designed by George Burnap, Horace Beaslee and Furruccio Vitale, with innovative concrete construction by John J. Early.
United States Department of the Interior
Designated 1994
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.
Location. 38° 55.187′ N, 77° 2.183′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Columbia Heights. Marker is on 16th Street Northwest north of W Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Washington DC 20009, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A Gathering Place for Washingtonians (within shouting distance of this marker); James Buchanan
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Regarding Meridian Hill Park. Meridian Hill Park is under the jurisdiction of the National Park Service as part of the Rock Creek Park administrative unit.
Additional keywords. landscape architecture
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 20, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 94 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 20, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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