The circulation system has been changed only slightly since the removal of Connecticut Avenue in 1881 – the paving materials have been altered and replaced, the two east-west spur paths were added in 1901, and the sidewalks have been widened, the west sidewalk having been done in 2004. Hedges and beds of flowering annuals, installed at the ends of the loop described by the parallel walks in 1965 during the Beautification Program, were removed in 2004. The pattern and species of shrub and flower beds changed several times before 1965. Therefore, the general pattern of tree planting has remained similar to that during the period of significance. Other trees are older deciduous specimens likely dating from the period of significance, or newer deciduous trees occupying similar locations as older trees. Two trees, a gingko and a sophora, date from before 1886. "Spring planting plan," 1965, produced under the Beautification Program
Two new steel handicap-accessible drinking fountains are placed near the statue. New steel-slat trash receptacles are placed between the benches and around the park’s perimeter. The posts are a modern, simplified version of a classical column, a type known as the “Washington Standard,” and support Lexan (a thermoplastic resin) versions of the standard urn-shaped “Washington Globe” lamp. All of these are new, with elaborately scrolled iron supports and arms (including two side arms and a central arm), and wooden slats.Įight light posts stand along the walks. Over 40 benches are staggered along the park walkways. The main focal point within the park is the Farragut Monument, and the most prominent vista outside the park is the view south along the Connecticut Avenue corridor to Lafayette Park. High-rise office and commercial structures surround the park on all sides.
Deciduous trees are planted irregularly on the lawns and along the walks. The outer edges of these panels along the sidewalks are surrounded by quarter-round concrete curbing. All walks are paved with concrete divided into square sections. Sidewalks surround the park on all sides, and two short walks lead from the park’s center to sidewalks on the east and west. Similarly, a single diagonal walk leads from the northeast corner to the southwest. Their path follows the line of Connecticut Avenue, a thoroughfare which, for a brief time (1873 to 1881), cut through the site. A pair of parallel walks, essentially laid out in plan as a loop, run from the park’s northwest corner to the southeast. Farragut statue placed in line with the axis of Connecticut Aveĭiagonal walks symmetrically bisect the park, intersecting at a paved area circling the statue’s elliptical plot. Update: Compass Coffee has filed a petition to change this cafe’s address to match the location of its front door rather than the location of the building, so it’s easier to find.Admiral David G. Located AT 1776 Eye St NW, in the center of the World Bank Campus, this cafe seems more in line with the grab-and-go espresso bars many of the European bankers are familiar with. For those familiar with Compass Coffee and their other location, this newest cafe might seem a bit unfamiliar-there are no seats.
WASHINGTON - To celebrate their second anniversary, local coffee roaster Compass Coffee opened their fourth location in Washington, DC. Update: Compass Coffee has filed a petition to change this cafe’s address to match the location of its front door rather than the location of the building, so it’s easier to find. This new cafe opening comes just four months after Compass Coffee opened its third location in Chinatown. We realized, however, that there is a good chunk of our customers working downtown who just want to grab a shot of great tasting espresso before their next meeting or to get through the rest of their day. “Many of our customers might be looking for a quiet cafe where they can sit and do work while sipping on a latte or cup of coffee and others want to be fully immersed in the production and roasting process. “We pride ourselves on meeting our customers where they are,” says co-founder, Harrison Suarez. It lies at the heart of the business district on Connecticut Avenue, with two entrances at L Street and one at K Street. Farragut North serves downtown Washington and is located just north of Farragut Square. For those familiar with Compass Coffee and their other locations, this newest cafe might seem a bit unfamiliar-there are no seats. Farragut North station is an underground Washington Metro station in Washington, D.C., on the Red Line.
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