The National Mall in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

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Renovating the Fountain

Smithsonian National Museum of American History

— Kenneth E. Behring Center —

Renovating the Fountain Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 15, 2017

1. Renovating the Fountain Marker

Inscription. The Constitution Avenue fountain, installed in 1967, will be undergoing renovations through 2020. On completion, all of the fountain's original components will be fully functional. The renovation will also contribute to the Smithsonian's sustainable design initiative with the addition of a tank for reusing rainwater and high-efficiency equipment. This work is one phase in a major, multiyear renovation of the National Museum of American History that includes the dramatic transformation of more than 360,000 square feet of public exhibition and programming space.

Erected by Smithsonian National Museum of American History, Kenneth E. Behring Center.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1967.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 38° 53.502′ N, 77° 1.811′ W. Marker was in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It was in The National Mall. It could be reached from Constitution Avenue Northwest (U.S. 50) east of 14th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east. On the grounds of the National Museum of American History. Touch for map

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. Marker was at or near this postal address: 1300 Constitution Avenue Northwest, Washington DC 20560, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in the Washington Metropolitan Area.

It was also in the American Northeast,

in the Upper South,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in the Tidewater,

and in the Chesapeake Bay Region.

Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Legacy of War (a few steps from this marker); Public Art for a Modern Museum (a few steps from this marker); The Fountain (a few steps from this marker); A National Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Making A Modern Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); From Workers to Environment (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); James Smithson (about 300 feet away); Ingenuity (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.

More about this marker.
Caption on photo:
The Constitution Avenue fountain at night

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 15, 2017

2. Renovating the Fountain Marker

The Constitution Avenue Fountain image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 15, 2017

3. The Constitution Avenue Fountain

Credits. This page was last revised on August 14, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 348 times since then and 10 times this year. Last updated on August 11, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 15, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.