From an email:
“dc’s very own look-alike contest (more…)
Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park
photo by Alex
Thanks to Mariana for sending: “Alex from Columbia Heights asked me to share this with you. Taken at Malcom X park.”
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Photo Credit: NPS / Nick Bartolomeo
From NPS:
“The National Park Service (NPS) has installed a new armillary sphere on the lower plaza of Meridian Hill Park.
The new sphere is a replica based on the original armillary sphere approved by the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts (CFA) in 1929 and present in the park from 1932 until the late 1970s. The original sphere was 6 feet 6 inches high, 5 feet 8 inches in diameter, 17.79 feet in circumference and weighed 1,250 pounds. It was the focal point of the southern end of Meridian Hill Park. NPS removed it because of damage and vandalism. The pedestal remained in the park and will serve as the base for the new sphere.
NPS oversaw the re-creation of the new armillary sphere, which was designed using historic photographs and drawings. (more…)
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Update: This is the Noyes Armillary Sphere we spoke about coming back in October 2018.
Still waiting on funding for the fountain BUT
Thanks to Mike for sending: “this new sculpture being installed in Meridian Hill Park.”
Another photo: (more…)
This rental is located at 2445 15th Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says: (more…)
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…)
“Dear PoPville,
The park service empties the upper level trash cans regularly but not the lower level. The 16th St side of the grounds need all the trash picked up badly. It’s beginning to look like a dump area.”
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.”
And regarding the fountain, Terry sends the latest on the status quo situation from NPS: (more…)
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You can see the 2023 edition here.
Update from Rock Creek Park NPS: “We are 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 rehab of deteriorated concrete & replacement of the variable frequency drive water pump.”
Carter Christensen asks:
“Serious question re: Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park – who can we talk to, or advocate, to get these fountains back on and this park the attention and care it deserves? It’s a shame this space just sits here like this year after year to no avail – the city deserves better.”
citymom92 shares this awesome photo: (more…)