The proposed master plan will be an expensive disaster. We don't need a replica of a grassy/muddy mall to replace a lovely, colorful garden and architectural treasures. We like the entrances to the museums as they are.
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Dorothy Joslin
9 years ago
We so much have enjoyed Haupt Garden. It's relaxing and a better idea ecologically than a wide swath of grass.
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Farley Peters
9 years ago
Please don't destroy this garden! It complements the Castle and offers a welcoming contrast to the street and stark office buildings that face it. Its a joyful respite of beauty where you might least expect it.
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Mary Pat Weyback
9 years ago
This garden is a TREASURE. There are few areas of the city devoted to actual gardens, as opposed to simply green space. We don't need more grass (or the construction that comes with trying to preserve the grass!) Please do not destroy this lovely place!
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joan M Mitric
9 years ago
The Enid Haupt Garden is an architectural jewel and an oasis of quiet seasonal beauty that surprises visitors with its lovely meditative and colorful views. I am outraged at the stupidity of the unnecessary, and over-priced architectural plans to redo this area of the Smithsonian's treasure on the Mall. Come to your senses and spend the money more wisely.
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Anonymous
9 years ago
Preserve history and the beautiful resting garden!!!
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Mary Markey
9 years ago
Please don't destroy this treasure-- an oasis on the mall! The underground Ripley Center should be scrapped instead-- it's useless!
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Anonymous
9 years ago
The magnolia trees in the Haupt garden are spectacular, and seeing them in bloom each year is the first rite of spring. Please keep this beautiful garden. It is appreciated by locals and tourists alike.
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Matthew McClellan
9 years ago
Save it!
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John Campbell
9 years ago
A tragedy to destroy this beautiful, timeless garden.
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Michael C Schneck
9 years ago
Just learned about the problem and the petition. Hope we succeed.
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Caren Wilcox
9 years ago
I worked down the street from this lovely garden for 9 years. A respite from stress at lunch time. Please do not destroy it. You can build under it and let it remain. Garden and gates are part of the historic nature of the Castle.
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Anonymous
9 years ago
One of the most unique experiences in the middle of DC!
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Jack Donohue
9 years ago
Gardens renew the spirit and should be preserved in this day and age.
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Leslie Limmer
9 years ago
I LOVE the Enid Haupt Garden, and enjoy whenever I visit the Smithsonian. And it's never empty, even in cold weather. The plans to replace it with an expanse of grass is just chilling.
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Kathleen Donohue
9 years ago
Grass is not the answer. Fix the roof and put the garden back. In this day and age, any space for respite needs to be cherished.
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Amy Kelly
9 years ago
Too much of the US/world is becoming 'generic'. Save this uniqueness! Thank you!
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Judith B Feldman
9 years ago
I have loved the Enid Haupt Garden and visited it regularly since it's creation. It would be a tragedy to remove it.
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Susan Halliday
9 years ago
I've just moved to the District and discovered the garden two weeks ago. It was magical - in full bloom and spectacular. I love the benches and more secluded corners. I love grass, but not everybody wants to sprawl on open grass to read or rest. Destroying this beautiful garden in favor of more grass would be a shame. Further, keeping grass alive and green would undoubtedly require many gallons more water than are currently used for irrigation - a practice that is neither responsible nor sustainable.
the garden is a treasure--DON'T DESTROY IT!
The proposed master plan will be an expensive disaster. We don't need a replica of a grassy/muddy mall to replace a lovely, colorful garden and architectural treasures. We like the entrances to the museums as they are.
We so much have enjoyed Haupt Garden. It's relaxing and a better idea ecologically than a wide swath of grass.
Please don't destroy this garden! It complements the Castle and offers a welcoming contrast to the street and stark office buildings that face it. Its a joyful respite of beauty where you might least expect it.
This garden is a TREASURE. There are few areas of the city devoted to actual gardens, as opposed to simply green space. We don't need more grass (or the construction that comes with trying to preserve the grass!) Please do not destroy this lovely place!
The Enid Haupt Garden is an architectural jewel and an oasis of quiet seasonal beauty that surprises visitors with its lovely meditative and colorful views. I am outraged at the stupidity of the unnecessary, and over-priced architectural plans to redo this area of the Smithsonian's treasure on the Mall. Come to your senses and spend the money more wisely.
Preserve history and the beautiful resting garden!!!
Please don't destroy this treasure-- an oasis on the mall! The underground Ripley Center should be scrapped instead-- it's useless!
The magnolia trees in the Haupt garden are spectacular, and seeing them in bloom each year is the first rite of spring. Please keep this beautiful garden. It is appreciated by locals and tourists alike.
Save it!
A tragedy to destroy this beautiful, timeless garden.
Just learned about the problem and the petition. Hope we succeed.
I worked down the street from this lovely garden for 9 years. A respite from stress at lunch time. Please do not destroy it. You can build under it and let it remain. Garden and gates are part of the historic nature of the Castle.
One of the most unique experiences in the middle of DC!
Gardens renew the spirit and should be preserved in this day and age.
I LOVE the Enid Haupt Garden, and enjoy whenever I visit the Smithsonian. And it's never empty, even in cold weather. The plans to replace it with an expanse of grass is just chilling.
Grass is not the answer. Fix the roof and put the garden back. In this day and age, any space for respite needs to be cherished.
Too much of the US/world is becoming 'generic'. Save this uniqueness! Thank you!
I have loved the Enid Haupt Garden and visited it regularly since it's creation. It would be a tragedy to remove it.
I've just moved to the District and discovered the garden two weeks ago. It was magical - in full bloom and spectacular. I love the benches and more secluded corners. I love grass, but not everybody wants to sprawl on open grass to read or rest. Destroying this beautiful garden in favor of more grass would be a shame. Further, keeping grass alive and green would undoubtedly require many gallons more water than are currently used for irrigation - a practice that is neither responsible nor sustainable.