Originally a city block, Franklin Square was the site of several natural springs, and the government purchased the property and by 1832 installed pipes to carry water to the White House and Executive
Great place to grab a seat, read a book or munch on your lunch. There's plenty of parkbenches and lawn space to sit but NEVER feed the pigeons or they'll chase you for the rest of your lunch
Franklin stands as one of the largest downtown plots to remain open space since mapped by L’Enfant in 1791. Natural springs here once supplied water to the White House. New dev plans are in the works. Leggi tutto
Frequent food truck stop for weekday lunches; at McPherson Metro Station; major bus transfer point. Park is often covered with litter; would be pleasant if not for trash.
Across 13th Street is the historic Franklin School, scene of Alexander Graham Bell's first wireless message, sent over a beam of light to a building at 1325 L Street, June 3, 1880. Leggi tutto