Georgetown in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
South Lawn
— [Tudor Place] —
One of the primary landscape features of the property is the wide and gently sloping South Lawn which served both ornamental and functional purposes. Influenced by late 18th century English landscape design with informal and naturalistic, rather than formal and geometric compositions, the grass meadow was framed on each side by large shade trees. When the house was completed in 1816, views of the Potomac River and the bustling port of Georgetown were unobstructed. Later, the construction of houses directly across Q Street altered the view. In the early 20th century, hay, used as fodder for the livestock, was grown and harvested on the South Lawn.
[Captions:]
Map of Georgetown in the District of Columbia, William Bussard, 1830.
Workers harvest hay on the South Lawn, ca. 1900.
View of the South Lawn by Armistead Peter, Jr., 1905.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1816.
Location. 38° 54.685′ N, 77° 3.763′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Georgetown. Marker can be reached from the intersection of 31st Street Northwest and Avon Lane Northwest, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Watching the Flames (within shouting distance of this marker); Kitchen Yard (within shouting distance of this marker); Garage (within shouting distance of this marker); East Lawn (within shouting distance of this marker); Box Knot (within shouting distance of this marker); Cold Frames (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dumbarton Oaks (about 800 feet away); The Presbyterian Congregation in George Town (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
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Additional keywords. landscape architecture
Credits. This page was last revised on February 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 14, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 36 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 14, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
