LaFayette Park, located directly north of the White House on H Street between 15th and 17th Streets, N.W., Washington, D.C.
Summary
Lafayette Square is a seven-acre public park. The Square and the surrounding structures were designated a National Historic Landmark District in 1970. Originally planned as part of the pleasure grounds surrounding the Executive Mansion.
Photographed as part of an assignment for the General Services Administration.
Title, date, and subject note provided by the photographer.
Credit line: Photographs in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division.
Gift; Carol M. Highsmith; 2009; (DLC/PP-2009:083).
Forms part of the Carol M. Highsmith Archive.
Tags
Date
2010 - 2016
Contributors
Highsmith, Carol M., 1946-, photographer
Location
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, 38.90719, -77.03687
Source
Library of Congress
Copyright info
No known restrictions on publication.