Publication Date
October 2002
Journal or Book Title
Journal of the New England Garden History Society
Abstract
The neoclassical design was the dominant design movement in landscape architecture at the turn of the last century, dictating the form and design of public parks for most of the first half of the twentieth century. Meridian Hill Park, located just north of the White ouse in Washington, DC, is considered the most ambitious neoclassical park ever conceived in the United States. The paper provides an overview of the design development of the park, illustrating how classical design precedents were used to create a contemporary neo-classical park.
Recommended Citation
Brabec, Elizabeth, "Meridian Hill Park: The making of an American Neoclassical Landscape" (2002). Journal of the New England Garden History Society. 5.
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