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Save the Smithsonian's Enid Haupt Garden!

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K Ruffing
10 years ago

This garden is a gem, a refuge, that I have enjoyed for years. Obviously I'm not alone. Its layout and plant selections are the perfect complement to the Smithsonian's Victorian splendor. Surely there are better uses for the money it would cost to replace this wonderful Haupt garden.

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Patricia Tyson
10 years ago

This is tragic. It must not happened. There is very little space for beauty and tranquility on the Mall--this garden is desperately needed.

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Todd Garth
10 years ago

These gardens are one of my favorite features of the mall. Please keep them!

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Don Ripper
10 years ago

please reconsider

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Wanda Murphy
10 years ago

As a Washingtonian, I always visit this beautiful garden. Please save it for future generations.

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Morgan Courtney
10 years ago

This garden is an island of tranquillity in the city, with beautiful hidden areas. Please keep this lovely space!

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John McLaughlin
10 years ago

This garden is one of the best parts of the National Mall.

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Sarah Gray
10 years ago

I was married in the Moon Garden and would be crushed if the Haupt Garden or any of its parts were destroyed.

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Elizabeth terry
10 years ago

Save this oasis of beauty and history for all to enjoy

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Sonia Conly
10 years ago

This is a beautiful garden, an island of tranquility, and a wonderful way to bridge the noise of the city and the art of the surrounding museums. Please do not destroy this landmark and refugee.

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Bruce Levine
10 years ago

This is truly one of the gems of the Smithsonian and DC--what you are planning will not improve on this but will detract from the quality of life here

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Kevin Hildebrand
10 years ago

I hope you reconsider.

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Tracy DuVernoy
10 years ago

This garden is a lovely oasis of tranquility on the Mall. Please reconsider the plans to ensure it remains.

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Marcela Dorantes
10 years ago

Please stop the insanity we need green places that are well designed and historically relevant. I wonder who will be making the money with this project.

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Louise Lynn
10 years ago

The beauty of the gardens is just perfect with the historical architecture and a delight for all who visit. It is unbelievable that it would be removed and replaced with something that does not relate so well to the use and beauty of this integral part of the Smithsonian !

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Laura Golden
10 years ago

This is one of my favorite places in DC, and I visit it frequently for both its beauty and its respite from the bustle of DC. This beautiful oasis is an essential part of both DC and the Smithsonian. Please don't destroy it!

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Darwina Neal
10 years ago

It would be irresponsible of the Smithsonian to destroy a well-designed garden that is in context with its adjacent historic buildings and replace it with the proposed "futuristic design" that relates to nothing!

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Scott Probst
10 years ago

Terrible proposal for that space.

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Nechama Masliansky
10 years ago

I love this space. It is often my entry point to the Smithsonian, and it is a favorite meeting place for a friend with disabilities. She finds welcome, beauty and calm in this garden. So do I. Please save it! Thank you.

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Carron Shoffner
10 years ago

A beloved spot for lunch. Keep!