DuPont Circle, Washington, District of Columbia, DC
Summary
Significance: Shown as a large amorphous open space on L'Enfant's plan and a neat circle on Ellicott's plan, the open space at this ten-point intersection has served as a park since its first improvement in 1873. The fountain in its center as well as the surrounding neighborhood are both listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Survey number: HABS DC-669
National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 78003056
Tags
Date
1933 - 1970
Contributors
Historic American Buildings Survey, creator
Location
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, 38.90969, -77.04334
Source
Library of Congress
Copyright info
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