FDR Memorial
The Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial in Washington DC is one of the newest memorials along the tidal basin. A commission was established for the design and implemention of this monument in 1955 but the final design by Lawrence Halprin was chosen in 1978. The dedication occurred on May 2, 1997.
Spanning 7.5 acres it is divided into 4 sections, or rooms, one for each of FDR’s terms in office. The design allows you to actually feel like you are walking through history. Framed by walls made from South Dakota red granite, the monument is filled with quotes, statues both of FDR and other scenes from the era, along with many many water cascades and pools. Water was an important element in Halprin’s design due to the factor it played in his history, including the Tennessee Valley Authority and the Civilian Conservation Corps. Continue reading »
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