Franklin Park, Washington D.C.

Olszewski GJ. 1970. Franklin Park, Washington D.C.. Park Administrative Histories. U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Washington D.C.

This historic survey of Franklin Park has been completed pursuit to Historical Resource Study Proposal, Central National Capital Parks, H-3 (RSP-CNCP-H-3). It is designed to provide the staffs of the National Capital Region and National Capital Parks Central with as complete a documented report as is possible at the present time based on the financial limitations of the RSP and the availability of official documentary sources. The study covers the legal origin and administrative history of Franklin Park, the developmental stages of its landscaping, and its value to the community. It is specifically designed to illustrate the historical significance and value of this park site as am aid in preserving its natural beauty from the inroads of non-park projects.

Type
Published Report
Authors
Olszewski, George
Date of Issue
1970-03
Publisher
U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
Units
HIST , NAMA , NCR
Keywords
administrative history, historic resource study, history program
Subjects
CRIS-CL: 600228: Franklin Park , CRIS-HS: 046812: Franklin Square - Light Standard (34) - Res. 9

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