Constitution Gardens (Washington, D.C.)
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Dedicated in 1976, Constitution Gardens serves as an oasis within the bustling city for visitors, residents and wildlife. A memorial island in the middle of an artificial lake has stones bearing the names and signatures of the fifty-six men who signed the Declaration of Independence. Their pledge to freedom exists as a living tribute within this natural setting celebrating the U.S. Constitution. Before this became a park the Main Navy and Munitions Buildings were located here during World War I. Even though they were listed as temporary buildings, they were still occupied in the 1970s.
Dedicated in 1976, Constitution Gardens serves as an oasis within the bustling city for visitors, residents and wildlife. A memorial island in the middle of an artificial lake has stones bearing the names and signatures of the fifty-six men who signed the Declaration of Independence. Their pledge to freedom exists as a living tribute within this natural setting celebrating the U.S. Constitution. Before this became a park the Main Navy and Munitions Buildings were located here during World War I. Even though they were listed as temporary buildings, they were still occupied in the 1970s.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constitution_Gardens
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Coordinates: 38°53'27"N 77°2'40"W
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- Interstate 395 Exit 1 1.4 km
- Theodore Roosevelt Bridge 1.4 km
- 14th Street Bridge Complex 1.8 km
- Pentagon River Entrance Satellite Parking Lot 1.8 km
- Interstate 395 Exit 9-10 2.1 km
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- Arlington County, Virginia 5.1 km