The Netherlands Carillon Historic Structure Report
Inthavong D, Oeschger J, Milnarik E. 2019. The Netherlands Carillon Historic Structure Report. Historic Structure Report. GWMP 850 170223. National Park Service
The purpose of this Historic Structure Report (HSR) is to guide the preservation and continued maintenance of the Netherlands Carillon at Arlington Ridge Park in Arlington, Virginia. The Netherlands Carillon holds significance for a variety of reasons. Largely, it is significant due to its association with World War II. The Netherlands Carillon was presented to the United States in 1960 from the Kingdom of the Netherlands as a token of appreciation for their aid in Dutch liberation from the Nazi regime. It is also significant due to its association with the 1964 Johnson administration beautification program. The program, spearheaded by first lady Lady Bird Johnson, aspired to spark community pride in public recreation sites across the nation through natural elements and mindful landscaping. Furthermore, it is one of the first examples of modern architecture used as a monument in the DC area. Minimalist and modular in its design, the carillon is attributed to Dutch master architect Joost W.C Boks. Arlington Ridge Park is listed on the National Register of Historic Places for its own historic significance, and the nomination includes the Netherlands Carillon as a contributing feature in its landscape.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Inthavong, Diana; Oeschger, Jennifer; Milnarik, Elizabeth
- Date of Issue
- 2019
- Publisher
- National Park Service
- Units
- GWMP , NCR
- Keywords
- Arlington Ridge Park, design and maintenance guidelines, Dutch liberation, historic structure report, historic structures program, Johnson administration, Joost W.C. Boks, modern architecture, monument, National Register of Historic Places, Netherlands Carillon
- Subjects
- Ecological Framework: Human Use | Cultural Landscapes | Cultural Landscapes , CRIS-HS: 010047: Netherlands Carillon, Bell Tower