The National Mall in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Renovating the Fountain
Smithsonian National Museum of American History
— Kenneth E. Behring Center —
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 15, 2017
1. Renovating the Fountain Marker
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Renovating the Fountain. Smithsonian National Museum of American History. 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.
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. 38° 53.502′ N, 77° 1.811′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in The National Mall. Marker can 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. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1300 Constitution Avenue Northwest, Washington DC 20560, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker
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
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 15, 2017
3. The Constitution Avenue Fountain
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 166 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on December 15, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
