Posts Tagged ‘L’Enfant’
DC Mythbusting: No J Street Because L’Enfant Held a Grudge
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courtesy of ‘Chris Rief aka Spodie Odie’
Here at DC Mythbusting we’ve covered a lot of myths, but the one I referenced in the first ever Mythbusting feature is one of the most persistent I’ve ever heard. That myth attempts to explain the lack of a J Street in DC. In all four quadrants of our [...]
DC Mythbusting*: Washington Monument On Axis
I admit it, I’m definitely a perfectionist. I’m a big fan of symmetry and straight lines and order. I think that’s one of the reasons I like DC so much– L’Enfant’s plan is so orderly, with the important sites marked by radiating avenues, and the clear axis of power coming straight down the Mall. But [...]
More »DC Mythbusting: Traffic Circles
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courtesy of ‘Mr. T in DC’
Welcome to another edition of DC Mythbusting! Last week we discussed how, contrary to popular belief, the height limit wasn’t based on the Capitol or the Washington Monument. This week I’m here to debunk the myth of the traffic circles in DC. I have heard from a couple [...]
