New Conservatory is Rising Steadily

Title

New Conservatory is Rising Steadily

Description

The original botanic gardens in Washington were built in line with the Capitol building, where the Capitol Reflecting Pool is today. The new design proposed for the Mall in the early 1900s called for an open green space from the Capitol to the Washington Monument, sparking a debate over the relocation of the Botanic Gardens. The final decision was to shift the institution to Independence Ave, then Canal Street. The new buildings described in this article were state-of-the art for the time, fit for the National Botanic Gardens.

Date

1/26/1932

Source

The Washington Post.

Coverage

1920-1949

Theme

building the mall

design & monuments