Good Job! I lived in DC for almost 15 years (in 3 of the four quadrants) and I definitely learned a few things. Very much looking forward to the rest. 👍
I grew up just outside DC, so this is particularly interesting to me. The National Cathedral’s stone were all hand-carved by master craftsmen, and it completing the work was a daunting task. I was lucky enough to tour the stone carvers’ studio when I was a child. It was fascinating, and maybe my first exposure to large scale art studios. I’ve run large art studios for most of my career, so this visit may have planted a seed in my young heart.
My Great Grandfather worked on the National Cathedral. I got a picture of him at the topping of the bell tower/ steeple. He worked on many monuments, museums, the National Archives, and The Washington Mational Masonic Memorial, in Alexandria, Va.
My Dad was assigned at Navy Admin at Pentagon. We had a home not far away in an area called Fort Hunt , Va. He was assigned to the Pentagon for eight years during the 1970s: Nixon ( Ford), Carter & a bit of the Reagan administrations....so, among other aspects, we saw how nearly complete the personnel & objectives are upended if the presid. political party changes from one administration, to the next. I absolutely LOVED all the educational resources and some nature asoects at DC....one example is the Cherry Blossom Festival each Spring. Thank you for this insightful upload of descriotion & photos of early DC❤
