“Dear PoPville,
Today fences were put up around the Columbia Heights Civic Plaza. DC DGS Contractors are beginning work to refurbish the fountain.” (more…)
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photo by Chris Campbell in Columbia Heights
Thanks to Chris for sharing this reminder of what once was and what hopefully will be again in the not too too distant future:
“I had forgotten what the falls looked like, but this popped up on my Google photos today!”
The latest on the fountains from NPS earlier this year was: (more…)
Thanks to Nora for sending: “I witnessed the fountain flowing yesterday afternoon –here’s the evidence! The big question for me is, is it still on today???”
Thanks to Terry for passing on the latest update about fixing the Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park Fountain, from NPS:
“The National Park Service is seeking funding for the repairs to the cascading fountain at Meridian Hill Park. Work needed to be completed before the fountain can operate includes additional rehabilitation of deteriorated concrete and replacement of the variable frequency drive water pump.”
Ed. Note: The fountain also went red this past December too. On Sunday the fountain was dry again and not running at all.
Thanks to Danielle and DB for sending Saturday: “Dupont Circle Fountain Running Red” (more…)
Thanks to readers for sharing the latest at the Dupont Circle fountain this afternoon:
“What’s going on? No water today.”
Thanks to P. for sending yesterday:
“The Dupont Circle fountain is on and running after months of delays! Enjoy it while it lasts”
Thanks to James for sending: “Wonder if they’ll turn the fountain back on that they finally had working again right before the first freeze?”
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Official word from NPS: “After an extensive rehabilitation project, the Dupont Circle Fountain is flowing again. Now properly balanced and waterproofed, the fountain will run until cold temperatures required it to be winterized.”
Thanks to Brad and Matt for sending photos of the Dupont Circle fountain flowing again once more!!: (more…)