Tuesday, August 23, 2016

A 200-year transformation: How the National Mall became what it is today


A 200-year transformation: How the National Mall became what it is today
The original idea for the Mall — a grand, tree-lined avenue flanked by imposing buildings — goes back to the very origins of the capital city, Pierre L’Enfant’s plan conceived for George Washington. But in Washington, plans rarely go as planned, so the Mall has been a work in progress for more than 200 years.

August 24, 2016 at 07:01AM
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