BGuthrie Photos: DC -- Downtown -- Franklin Square (incl Commodore John Barry statue)

DC -- Downtown -- Franklin Square (incl Commodore John Barry statue):

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Specific picture descriptions: Photos above with "i" icons next to the bracketed sequence numbers (e.g. "[1] ") are described as follows:
1. FRANKS_210416_01.JPG: A new cafe pavillion going up in the Franklin Square park.
2. FRANKS_210523_29.JPG: Ruppert Landscape
3. FRANKS_210924_35.JPG: A Natural Gathering Place The park that brings people together [ This is what the historic marker will look like once it's installed here. ]
4. FRANKS_210924_38.JPG: A Natural Gathering Place The park that brings people together Origins Franklin Park was never supposed to be a place. When Pierre L'Enfant designed Washington, DC in 1791, he did not set aside this land as a park. However, there were several springs that served as a natural gathering place. In 1932, the federal government purchased five acres of what would become Franklin Park to secure fresh water for the White House and create a public park. Franklin Park has changed over time, served when called upon, and brought locals together to celebrate, to protest, and to recreate.
5. FRANKS_210924_44.JPG: Serving During the Civil War and Great Depression Hundreds of troops camped at Franklin Park throughout the Civil War. That included the remnants of the 27th New York Infantry, who encamped here after their flight from the First Battle of Bull Run (Manassas). In the 1930s, Franklin Park became one of President Roosevelt's New Deal projects, helping to put people back to work during the Great Depression. The Public Works Administration (PWA), Works Progress Administration (WPA), Civil Works Administration (CWA) and Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) all participated in rehabilitating the park.
6. FRANKS_210924_51.JPG: Celebrations and Freedom of Speech When Congress passed the Compensated Emancipation Act in 1862, freeing over 3,000 enslaved people in the city, the first celebration of DC Emancipation Day took place at Franklin Park. The park remains an important site for civil rights demonstrations. Franklin Park also filled to capacity in 1914, as the Irish-American community dedicated the statue of John Barry, considered the father of the US Navy. Other peaceful gatherings include religious meetings dating back to World War I.
7. FRANKS_210924_53.JPG: Recreation and Renewal Recently, significant population growth in the neighborhood resulted in an increased demand for more recreational opportunities. The community called for re-envisioning Franklin Park. Help came in the form of a public-private partnership between the District of Columbia, the Downtown DC Business Improvement District, and the National Park Service. A grand fountain now pays tribute to the original springs. New landscaping enhances the natural setting. The open spaces, cafe, and playground will also continue to ensure Franklin Park is a natural gathering place for years to come.
Wikipedia Description: Franklin Square (Washington, D.C.)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Franklin Square is a square in downtown Washington, D.C.. It is bounded by K Street Northwest to the north, 13th Street NW on the east, I Street NW on the south, and 14th Street NW on the west. It is served by the McPherson Square station of the Washington Metro, which is located just southwest of the park.

The park is partially terraced, and slopes uphill from I Street to K Street. There are many large trees, a significant quantity of grass, many benches, and a fountain in the center of the park. There is also a statue of John Barry on the west side of the park.

People in the Park:

Located in the central downtown commercial and business district, the square is a frequent lunch location for workers during the summer.

Across 13th Street from the square is the historic Franklin School, which until recently served as a homeless shelter. Though the shelter is now officially closed, Franklin Square remains a frequent destination for the homeless, as there are no other downtown shelters. On weekends, the park often becomes very crowded with homeless individuals, as several charitable organizations provide free meals.

The Capital Segway store, which both sells and rents Segways, is located just across I Street on the south side of the park. The store uses the park as a training ground for new Segway riders, and groups of ten or so can often be seen riding around in circles on the paved areas near the fountain.

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Commodore John Barry (Boyle)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Commodore John Barry is a bronze statue of John Barry, by John Boyle.

It is located at Franklin Square (Washington, D.C.), 14th Street and K Street N.W. Washington, D.C. It was dedicated on May 16, 1914.

The inscription reads:
(Base, south face:)
J.J. Boyle
(Base, front:)
JOHN BARRY

COMMODORE UNITED STATES NAVY
BORN COUNTY WEXFOR IRELAND 1745
DIED IN PHILADELPHIA 1803

(Base, east face:)
John J. Boyle
Sculptor
Edward P. Casey Architect

As part of American Revolution Statuary in Washington, D.C. the statue is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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