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National Zoological Park, Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, ...

Significance: In William Mann's "A Brief History of the Zoo," penned in 1946 while he was director, he wrote that "in 1935 the Zoo had a great stroke of good luck [when] the Public Works Administration allotted... More

National Zoological Park, Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, ...

Significance: In William Mann's "A Brief History of the Zoo," penned in 1946 while he was director, he wrote that "in 1935 the Zoo had a great stroke of good luck [when] the Public Works Administration allotted... More

National Zoological Park, Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, ...

Significance: In William Mann's "A Brief History of the Zoo," penned in 1946 while he was director, he wrote that "in 1935 the Zoo had a great stroke of good luck [when] the Public Works Administration allotted... More

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Wash...

Significance: Although part of the National Zoological Park's early collection, birds lacked a permanent, and proper, habitat for many years. There was no one place for visitors to view the various species; exh... More

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Wash...

Significance: Although part of the National Zoological Park's early collection, birds lacked a permanent, and proper, habitat for many years. There was no one place for visitors to view the various species; exh... More

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Wash...

Significance: Although part of the National Zoological Park's early collection, birds lacked a permanent, and proper, habitat for many years. There was no one place for visitors to view the various species; exh... More

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Wash...

Significance: Although part of the National Zoological Park's early collection, birds lacked a permanent, and proper, habitat for many years. There was no one place for visitors to view the various species; exh... More

National Zoological Park, Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, ...

Significance: In William Mann's "A Brief History of the Zoo," penned in 1946 while he was director, he wrote that "in 1935 the Zoo had a great stroke of good luck [when] the Public Works Administration allotted... More

National Zoological Park, Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, ...

Significance: In William Mann's "A Brief History of the Zoo," penned in 1946 while he was director, he wrote that "in 1935 the Zoo had a great stroke of good luck [when] the Public Works Administration allotted... More

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Wash...

Significance: Although part of the National Zoological Park's early collection, birds lacked a permanent, and proper, habitat for many years. There was no one place for visitors to view the various species; exh... More

National Zoological Park, Holt House, Adams Mill Road Vicinity, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Holt House, Adams Mill Road Vicinity, Washin...

Significance: Interesting example of a 5-part plan mansion. Traditionally associated with Andrew Jackson and John Quincy Adams, however, the stories are largely unsubstantiated. Residence of Dr. Henry C.Holt i... More

National Zoological Park, Holt House, Adams Mill Road Vicinity, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Holt House, Adams Mill Road Vicinity, Washin...

Significance: Interesting example of a 5-part plan mansion. Traditionally associated with Andrew Jackson and John Quincy Adams, however, the stories are largely unsubstantiated. Residence of Dr. Henry C.Holt i... More

National Zoological Park, Holt House, Adams Mill Road Vicinity, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Holt House, Adams Mill Road Vicinity, Washin...

Significance: Interesting example of a 5-part plan mansion. Traditionally associated with Andrew Jackson and John Quincy Adams, however, the stories are largely unsubstantiated. Residence of Dr. Henry C.Holt i... More

National Zoological Park, Holt House, Adams Mill Road Vicinity, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Holt House, Adams Mill Road Vicinity, Washin...

Significance: Interesting example of a 5-part plan mansion. Traditionally associated with Andrew Jackson and John Quincy Adams, however, the stories are largely unsubstantiated. Residence of Dr. Henry C.Holt i... More

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Wash...

Significance: Although part of the National Zoological Park's early collection, birds lacked a permanent, and proper, habitat for many years. There was no one place for visitors to view the various species; exh... More

National Zoological Park, Holt House, Adams Mill Road Vicinity, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Holt House, Adams Mill Road Vicinity, Washin...

Significance: Interesting example of a 5-part plan mansion. Traditionally associated with Andrew Jackson and John Quincy Adams, however, the stories are largely unsubstantiated. Residence of Dr. Henry C.Holt i... More

National Zoological Park, Holt House, Adams Mill Road Vicinity, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Holt House, Adams Mill Road Vicinity, Washin...

Significance: Interesting example of a 5-part plan mansion. Traditionally associated with Andrew Jackson and John Quincy Adams, however, the stories are largely unsubstantiated. Residence of Dr. Henry C.Holt i... More

National Zoological Park, Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, ...

Significance: In William Mann's "A Brief History of the Zoo," penned in 1946 while he was director, he wrote that "in 1935 the Zoo had a great stroke of good luck [when] the Public Works Administration allotted... More

National Zoological Park, Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, ...

Significance: In William Mann's "A Brief History of the Zoo," penned in 1946 while he was director, he wrote that "in 1935 the Zoo had a great stroke of good luck [when] the Public Works Administration allotted... More

National Zoological Park, Reptile House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue, Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Reptile House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue, Nort...

Survey number: HABS DC-777-B Public domain photograph of historic place in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Wash...

Significance: Although part of the National Zoological Park's early collection, birds lacked a permanent, and proper, habitat for many years. There was no one place for visitors to view the various species; exh... More

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Wash...

Significance: Although part of the National Zoological Park's early collection, birds lacked a permanent, and proper, habitat for many years. There was no one place for visitors to view the various species; exh... More

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Wash...

Significance: Although part of the National Zoological Park's early collection, birds lacked a permanent, and proper, habitat for many years. There was no one place for visitors to view the various species; exh... More

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Wash...

Significance: Although part of the National Zoological Park's early collection, birds lacked a permanent, and proper, habitat for many years. There was no one place for visitors to view the various species; exh... More

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Wash...

Significance: Although part of the National Zoological Park's early collection, birds lacked a permanent, and proper, habitat for many years. There was no one place for visitors to view the various species; exh... More

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Wash...

Significance: Although part of the National Zoological Park's early collection, birds lacked a permanent, and proper, habitat for many years. There was no one place for visitors to view the various species; exh... More

National Zoological Park, Holt House, Adams Mill Road Vicinity, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Holt House, Adams Mill Road Vicinity, Washin...

Significance: Interesting example of a 5-part plan mansion. Traditionally associated with Andrew Jackson and John Quincy Adams, however, the stories are largely unsubstantiated. Residence of Dr. Henry C.Holt i... More

National Zoological Park, Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, ...

Significance: In William Mann's "A Brief History of the Zoo," penned in 1946 while he was director, he wrote that "in 1935 the Zoo had a great stroke of good luck [when] the Public Works Administration allotted... More

National Zoological Park, Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, ...

Significance: In William Mann's "A Brief History of the Zoo," penned in 1946 while he was director, he wrote that "in 1935 the Zoo had a great stroke of good luck [when] the Public Works Administration allotted... More

National Zoological Park, Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, ...

Significance: In William Mann's "A Brief History of the Zoo," penned in 1946 while he was director, he wrote that "in 1935 the Zoo had a great stroke of good luck [when] the Public Works Administration allotted... More

Old Harvard Street Bridge, Spanning Rock Creek at National Zoological Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Old Harvard Street Bridge, Spanning Rock Creek at National Zoological ...

Significance: This was the largest of the several Melan-arch bridges built in Rock Creek park in the first years of the twentieth century. Its Neoclasscial detailing differentiates the Old Harvard Street Bridg... More

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Wash...

Significance: Although part of the National Zoological Park's early collection, birds lacked a permanent, and proper, habitat for many years. There was no one place for visitors to view the various species; exh... More

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Wash...

Significance: Although part of the National Zoological Park's early collection, birds lacked a permanent, and proper, habitat for many years. There was no one place for visitors to view the various species; exh... More

National Zoological Park, Holt House, Adams Mill Road Vicinity, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Holt House, Adams Mill Road Vicinity, Washin...

Significance: Interesting example of a 5-part plan mansion. Traditionally associated with Andrew Jackson and John Quincy Adams, however, the stories are largely unsubstantiated. Residence of Dr. Henry C.Holt i... More

National Zoological Park, Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, ...

Significance: In William Mann's "A Brief History of the Zoo," penned in 1946 while he was director, he wrote that "in 1935 the Zoo had a great stroke of good luck [when] the Public Works Administration allotted... More

National Zoological Park, Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, ...

Significance: In William Mann's "A Brief History of the Zoo," penned in 1946 while he was director, he wrote that "in 1935 the Zoo had a great stroke of good luck [when] the Public Works Administration allotted... More

Old Harvard Street Bridge, Spanning Rock Creek at National Zoological Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Old Harvard Street Bridge, Spanning Rock Creek at National Zoological ...

Significance: This was the largest of the several Melan-arch bridges built in Rock Creek park in the first years of the twentieth century. Its Neoclasscial detailing differentiates the Old Harvard Street Bridg... More

National Zoological Park, Reptile House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue, Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Reptile House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue, Nort...

Survey number: HABS DC-777-B Public domain photograph of decorated panel, decor, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Wash...

Significance: Although part of the National Zoological Park's early collection, birds lacked a permanent, and proper, habitat for many years. There was no one place for visitors to view the various species; exh... More

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Wash...

Significance: Although part of the National Zoological Park's early collection, birds lacked a permanent, and proper, habitat for many years. There was no one place for visitors to view the various species; exh... More

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Wash...

Significance: Although part of the National Zoological Park's early collection, birds lacked a permanent, and proper, habitat for many years. There was no one place for visitors to view the various species; exh... More

National Zoological Park, Holt House, Adams Mill Road Vicinity, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Holt House, Adams Mill Road Vicinity, Washin...

Significance: Interesting example of a 5-part plan mansion. Traditionally associated with Andrew Jackson and John Quincy Adams, however, the stories are largely unsubstantiated. Residence of Dr. Henry C.Holt i... More

National Zoological Park, Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, ...

Significance: In William Mann's "A Brief History of the Zoo," penned in 1946 while he was director, he wrote that "in 1935 the Zoo had a great stroke of good luck [when] the Public Works Administration allotted... More

National Zoological Park, Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, ...

Significance: In William Mann's "A Brief History of the Zoo," penned in 1946 while he was director, he wrote that "in 1935 the Zoo had a great stroke of good luck [when] the Public Works Administration allotted... More

National Zoological Park, Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, ...

Significance: In William Mann's "A Brief History of the Zoo," penned in 1946 while he was director, he wrote that "in 1935 the Zoo had a great stroke of good luck [when] the Public Works Administration allotted... More

National Zoological Park, Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, ...

Significance: In William Mann's "A Brief History of the Zoo," penned in 1946 while he was director, he wrote that "in 1935 the Zoo had a great stroke of good luck [when] the Public Works Administration allotted... More

National Zoological Park, Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, ...

Significance: In William Mann's "A Brief History of the Zoo," penned in 1946 while he was director, he wrote that "in 1935 the Zoo had a great stroke of good luck [when] the Public Works Administration allotted... More

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Wash...

Significance: Although part of the National Zoological Park's early collection, birds lacked a permanent, and proper, habitat for many years. There was no one place for visitors to view the various species; exh... More

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Wash...

Significance: Although part of the National Zoological Park's early collection, birds lacked a permanent, and proper, habitat for many years. There was no one place for visitors to view the various species; exh... More

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Wash...

Significance: Although part of the National Zoological Park's early collection, birds lacked a permanent, and proper, habitat for many years. There was no one place for visitors to view the various species; exh... More

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Wash...

Significance: Although part of the National Zoological Park's early collection, birds lacked a permanent, and proper, habitat for many years. There was no one place for visitors to view the various species; exh... More

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Wash...

Significance: Although part of the National Zoological Park's early collection, birds lacked a permanent, and proper, habitat for many years. There was no one place for visitors to view the various species; exh... More

National Zoological Park, Holt House, Adams Mill Road Vicinity, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Holt House, Adams Mill Road Vicinity, Washin...

Significance: Interesting example of a 5-part plan mansion. Traditionally associated with Andrew Jackson and John Quincy Adams, however, the stories are largely unsubstantiated. Residence of Dr. Henry C.Holt i... More

National Zoological Park, Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, ...

Significance: In William Mann's "A Brief History of the Zoo," penned in 1946 while he was director, he wrote that "in 1935 the Zoo had a great stroke of good luck [when] the Public Works Administration allotted... More

Old Harvard Street Bridge, Spanning Rock Creek at National Zoological Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Old Harvard Street Bridge, Spanning Rock Creek at National Zoological ...

Significance: This was the largest of the several Melan-arch bridges built in Rock Creek park in the first years of the twentieth century. Its Neoclasscial detailing differentiates the Old Harvard Street Bridg... More

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Wash...

Significance: Although part of the National Zoological Park's early collection, birds lacked a permanent, and proper, habitat for many years. There was no one place for visitors to view the various species; exh... More

National Zoological Park, Holt House, Adams Mill Road Vicinity, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Holt House, Adams Mill Road Vicinity, Washin...

Significance: Interesting example of a 5-part plan mansion. Traditionally associated with Andrew Jackson and John Quincy Adams, however, the stories are largely unsubstantiated. Residence of Dr. Henry C.Holt i... More

National Zoological Park, Holt House, Adams Mill Road Vicinity, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Holt House, Adams Mill Road Vicinity, Washin...

Significance: Interesting example of a 5-part plan mansion. Traditionally associated with Andrew Jackson and John Quincy Adams, however, the stories are largely unsubstantiated. Residence of Dr. Henry C.Holt i... More

National Zoological Park, Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, ...

Significance: In William Mann's "A Brief History of the Zoo," penned in 1946 while he was director, he wrote that "in 1935 the Zoo had a great stroke of good luck [when] the Public Works Administration allotted... More

National Zoological Park, Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, ...

Significance: In William Mann's "A Brief History of the Zoo," penned in 1946 while he was director, he wrote that "in 1935 the Zoo had a great stroke of good luck [when] the Public Works Administration allotted... More

National Zoological Park, Reptile House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue, Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Reptile House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue, Nort...

Survey number: HABS DC-777-B Public domain photograph of a historic landmark building in Washington DC, American classicism architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Wash...

Significance: Although part of the National Zoological Park's early collection, birds lacked a permanent, and proper, habitat for many years. There was no one place for visitors to view the various species; exh... More

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Wash...

Significance: Although part of the National Zoological Park's early collection, birds lacked a permanent, and proper, habitat for many years. There was no one place for visitors to view the various species; exh... More

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Wash...

Significance: Although part of the National Zoological Park's early collection, birds lacked a permanent, and proper, habitat for many years. There was no one place for visitors to view the various species; exh... More

National Zoological Park, Holt House, Adams Mill Road Vicinity, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Holt House, Adams Mill Road Vicinity, Washin...

Significance: Interesting example of a 5-part plan mansion. Traditionally associated with Andrew Jackson and John Quincy Adams, however, the stories are largely unsubstantiated. Residence of Dr. Henry C.Holt i... More

National Zoological Park, Holt House, Adams Mill Road Vicinity, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Holt House, Adams Mill Road Vicinity, Washin...

Significance: Interesting example of a 5-part plan mansion. Traditionally associated with Andrew Jackson and John Quincy Adams, however, the stories are largely unsubstantiated. Residence of Dr. Henry C.Holt i... More

National Zoological Park, Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, ...

Significance: In William Mann's "A Brief History of the Zoo," penned in 1946 while he was director, he wrote that "in 1935 the Zoo had a great stroke of good luck [when] the Public Works Administration allotted... More

National Zoological Park, Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, ...

Significance: In William Mann's "A Brief History of the Zoo," penned in 1946 while he was director, he wrote that "in 1935 the Zoo had a great stroke of good luck [when] the Public Works Administration allotted... More

National Zoological Park, Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, ...

Significance: In William Mann's "A Brief History of the Zoo," penned in 1946 while he was director, he wrote that "in 1935 the Zoo had a great stroke of good luck [when] the Public Works Administration allotted... More

National Zoological Park, Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, ...

Significance: In William Mann's "A Brief History of the Zoo," penned in 1946 while he was director, he wrote that "in 1935 the Zoo had a great stroke of good luck [when] the Public Works Administration allotted... More

National Zoological Park, Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, ...

Significance: In William Mann's "A Brief History of the Zoo," penned in 1946 while he was director, he wrote that "in 1935 the Zoo had a great stroke of good luck [when] the Public Works Administration allotted... More

National Zoological Park, Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, ...

Significance: In William Mann's "A Brief History of the Zoo," penned in 1946 while he was director, he wrote that "in 1935 the Zoo had a great stroke of good luck [when] the Public Works Administration allotted... More

National Zoological Park, Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, ...

Significance: In William Mann's "A Brief History of the Zoo," penned in 1946 while he was director, he wrote that "in 1935 the Zoo had a great stroke of good luck [when] the Public Works Administration allotted... More

National Zoological Park, Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, ...

Significance: In William Mann's "A Brief History of the Zoo," penned in 1946 while he was director, he wrote that "in 1935 the Zoo had a great stroke of good luck [when] the Public Works Administration allotted... More

Old Harvard Street Bridge, Spanning Rock Creek at National Zoological Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Old Harvard Street Bridge, Spanning Rock Creek at National Zoological ...

Significance: This was the largest of the several Melan-arch bridges built in Rock Creek park in the first years of the twentieth century. Its Neoclasscial detailing differentiates the Old Harvard Street Bridg... More

National Zoological Park, Reptile House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue, Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Reptile House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue, Nort...

Survey number: HABS DC-777-B Public domain photograph of historic place in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Wash...

Significance: Although part of the National Zoological Park's early collection, birds lacked a permanent, and proper, habitat for many years. There was no one place for visitors to view the various species; exh... More

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Wash...

Significance: Although part of the National Zoological Park's early collection, birds lacked a permanent, and proper, habitat for many years. There was no one place for visitors to view the various species; exh... More

National Zoological Park, Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, ...

Significance: In William Mann's "A Brief History of the Zoo," penned in 1946 while he was director, he wrote that "in 1935 the Zoo had a great stroke of good luck [when] the Public Works Administration allotted... More

National Zoological Park, Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, ...

Significance: In William Mann's "A Brief History of the Zoo," penned in 1946 while he was director, he wrote that "in 1935 the Zoo had a great stroke of good luck [when] the Public Works Administration allotted... More

National Zoological Park, Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, ...

Significance: In William Mann's "A Brief History of the Zoo," penned in 1946 while he was director, he wrote that "in 1935 the Zoo had a great stroke of good luck [when] the Public Works Administration allotted... More

National Zoological Park, Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, ...

Significance: In William Mann's "A Brief History of the Zoo," penned in 1946 while he was director, he wrote that "in 1935 the Zoo had a great stroke of good luck [when] the Public Works Administration allotted... More

National Zoological Park, Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, ...

Significance: In William Mann's "A Brief History of the Zoo," penned in 1946 while he was director, he wrote that "in 1935 the Zoo had a great stroke of good luck [when] the Public Works Administration allotted... More

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Wash...

Significance: Although part of the National Zoological Park's early collection, birds lacked a permanent, and proper, habitat for many years. There was no one place for visitors to view the various species; exh... More

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Wash...

Significance: Although part of the National Zoological Park's early collection, birds lacked a permanent, and proper, habitat for many years. There was no one place for visitors to view the various species; exh... More

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Wash...

Significance: Although part of the National Zoological Park's early collection, birds lacked a permanent, and proper, habitat for many years. There was no one place for visitors to view the various species; exh... More

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Wash...

Significance: Although part of the National Zoological Park's early collection, birds lacked a permanent, and proper, habitat for many years. There was no one place for visitors to view the various species; exh... More

National Zoological Park, Holt House, Adams Mill Road Vicinity, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Holt House, Adams Mill Road Vicinity, Washin...

Significance: Interesting example of a 5-part plan mansion. Traditionally associated with Andrew Jackson and John Quincy Adams, however, the stories are largely unsubstantiated. Residence of Dr. Henry C.Holt i... More

National Zoological Park, Holt House, Adams Mill Road Vicinity, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Holt House, Adams Mill Road Vicinity, Washin...

Significance: Interesting example of a 5-part plan mansion. Traditionally associated with Andrew Jackson and John Quincy Adams, however, the stories are largely unsubstantiated. Residence of Dr. Henry C.Holt i... More

National Zoological Park, Holt House, Adams Mill Road Vicinity, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Holt House, Adams Mill Road Vicinity, Washin...

Significance: Interesting example of a 5-part plan mansion. Traditionally associated with Andrew Jackson and John Quincy Adams, however, the stories are largely unsubstantiated. Residence of Dr. Henry C.Holt i... More

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Wash...

Significance: Although part of the National Zoological Park's early collection, birds lacked a permanent, and proper, habitat for many years. There was no one place for visitors to view the various species; exh... More

National Zoological Park, Holt House, Adams Mill Road Vicinity, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Holt House, Adams Mill Road Vicinity, Washin...

Significance: Interesting example of a 5-part plan mansion. Traditionally associated with Andrew Jackson and John Quincy Adams, however, the stories are largely unsubstantiated. Residence of Dr. Henry C.Holt i... More

National Zoological Park, Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, ...

Significance: In William Mann's "A Brief History of the Zoo," penned in 1946 while he was director, he wrote that "in 1935 the Zoo had a great stroke of good luck [when] the Public Works Administration allotted... More

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Wash...

Significance: Although part of the National Zoological Park's early collection, birds lacked a permanent, and proper, habitat for many years. There was no one place for visitors to view the various species; exh... More

National Zoological Park, Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, ...

Significance: In William Mann's "A Brief History of the Zoo," penned in 1946 while he was director, he wrote that "in 1935 the Zoo had a great stroke of good luck [when] the Public Works Administration allotted... More

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Wash...

Significance: Although part of the National Zoological Park's early collection, birds lacked a permanent, and proper, habitat for many years. There was no one place for visitors to view the various species; exh... More

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Wash...

Significance: Although part of the National Zoological Park's early collection, birds lacked a permanent, and proper, habitat for many years. There was no one place for visitors to view the various species; exh... More

Old Harvard Street Bridge, Spanning Rock Creek at National Zoological Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Old Harvard Street Bridge, Spanning Rock Creek at National Zoological ...

Significance: This was the largest of the several Melan-arch bridges built in Rock Creek park in the first years of the twentieth century. Its Neoclasscial detailing differentiates the Old Harvard Street Bridg... More

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Wash...

Significance: Although part of the National Zoological Park's early collection, birds lacked a permanent, and proper, habitat for many years. There was no one place for visitors to view the various species; exh... More

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Zoological Park, Bird House, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Wash...

Significance: Although part of the National Zoological Park's early collection, birds lacked a permanent, and proper, habitat for many years. There was no one place for visitors to view the various species; exh... More

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