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Save the Smithsonian's Enid Haupt Garden!

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MARTHA CONNOR-DONNELLY
10 years ago

This jewel is an oasis not just for tourists and Washingtonians. It is an oasis for wildlife that should not be destroyed.

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Nicole Cooper
10 years ago

WE love to visit this garden. Please do not destroy the garden for more concrete!

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Richard Rio
10 years ago

I am a Smithsonian Resident Associates member.

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Ben Turover
10 years ago

I spent so many peaceful his there when I worked at the Smithsonian many years ago. Once something special like that is taken away, there's no bringing it back.

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Judith Block
10 years ago

This city is supposed to be a green city. Please do not destroy the lovely Hauptmann Garden. There is already too much development and cement and stone near the Smithsonian buildings!

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Anonymous
10 years ago

Save the garden

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ann rudd
10 years ago

stop destroying gardens

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Claudio Vazquez
10 years ago

I am all for architectural creativity and whimsy, after all, these new designs will become the historic landmarks of the future, but we cannot sacrifice our existing landmarks in the process. Furthermore, the SI is America's attic and it's gardens should be a showcase of the diversity of the land; replacing them with turf, not only sends the wrong message in a time when we should be pushing for ecological responsibility, it is tantamount to sacrilege.

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Deborah Peetz
10 years ago

I can't believe they would even consider removing this garden. It is a jewel to cherish and enjoy.

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Richard Norman Talley
10 years ago

It boggles the mind that someone would want to destroy this.

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Lynda Couvillion
10 years ago

The overall project sounds like a vanity project for someone. Use money wisely to upkeep and upgrade museums/gardens as necessary. the enid Haupt garden is a wonderful place where I have spent ;many lunch hours and taken visiting guests.

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Denise Schreiber
10 years ago

I just loved this garden and was on my bucket list. Do not destroy it

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Lawrence Lee
10 years ago

Spent many lunch hours there enjoying the weather, the garden, and the tourists...It would be a shame to lose it...

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John A Smith
10 years ago

To demolish this beautiful garden would be disgrace and a waste of money.

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Victoria Porter
10 years ago

The gardens are historic and should be preserved. The plan to remove them is seriously flawed.

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Joan Asboth
10 years ago

Save the Haupt Garden

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Susan Willens
10 years ago

Please save this beautiful, elegant, peaceful place. Thank you!!

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Anne Hardman
10 years ago

Please, the Haupt Garden is wonderful and complements the historic Smithsonian Castle.

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Annette Schiffer
10 years ago

The garden a very special place in D.C., a respite from the hustle-bustle of the Mall area. Please keep it as it is!

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Ann Kelleran
10 years ago

Their beauty has brought much needed tranquility to so many.