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Save the Smithsonian's Enid Haupt Garden!

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HOWARD STAFFORD
10 years ago

It is ridiculous to close these historical gardens that add so much to our culture and nation's capital.

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Mary Ann
10 years ago

Keep the gardens. What a stupid idea to think of removing the gardens.

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Bill Murphy
10 years ago

Save the garden

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Aileen Goldman
10 years ago

The Haupt garden is a beautiful, peaceful place away from the hustle of the rest of Washington. Don't destroy it.

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Martha Ryan
10 years ago

Why would you even consider this? Who thought of such a ridiculous idea anyway?

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Dana Smith
10 years ago

as a DC area native I've loved this space since I was small. It is so much more than just a few flowers and fountains!!!

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Kathleen Andolino
10 years ago

Keep the nature, keep the gardens. Not all progress is for the better.

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D Coll
10 years ago

Please keep this garden. It's the nicest spot on the entire mall. Beautiful and peaceful. Why would you consider getting rid of this?

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Devon Fears
10 years ago

Agreed preserve all of the Smithsonian

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Anonymous
10 years ago

Please save these beautiful gardens!

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Carol Van Gilst
10 years ago

Come on, you can come up with a better plan that saves the Enid Haupt Garden!

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Matt Hollis
10 years ago

This is one of the best spots on the Mall for locals and tourists alike, the new design erases all sorts of history and charm that the garden brings.

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Mary ryan
10 years ago

Why?

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Debra Edmond
10 years ago

I am astounded that the destruction of this lovely space is even being considered. Save the garden for all the residents and visitors who need natural beauty to nourish their souls.

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Kay Compton
10 years ago

How could anyone consider destroying such beauty ? Especially those entrusted with its care.

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Anonymous
10 years ago

Save the beautiful garden!

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Katherine Bent
10 years ago

This garden is both a stand-alone gem and a force multiplier for the overall Smithsonian experience.

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Hilary B Miller
10 years ago

Save this gem!

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Betsie Pendarvis
10 years ago

We need all the oases we can get in this world. Washington, of all places, should seek to preserve places of peace and beauty. We all need to "stop and smell the roses" (or something with scent) - not more grass and concrete!

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Marta McDowell
10 years ago

This garden is period appropriate and historically significant. Removing it is the horticultural equivalent of taking a turret off the building.