The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-07
TIE Washington Monument,


The Washington Monument.
Immediately south OF the white House
stands the Washington Monument, tho lofti-
est structure erected by man, and the most
Imposing obelisk ever constructed. tis 555
feet above its base, which is az feet above
tide.water. Its cornerstone was laid July
s5d Il the ths
u are 1S1 blocks OF inserted stones or copper,
gifts. from various countries and societies.
The total cost will be over 81 ,350,O0O, II Is
situated In what will ultimately be bcauti-
full park.
The Ndgd, Observatory.
To the west Of the washington Monument
on the highest elevation that borders the
Ss bank nes 81 he and dyer 81 o Ese
stands the Naval Observatory. The hill on
which u stands is famous for having been
the camping ground OF WASHINGTON and Brad
march to the fatal field, where the English
General fell victim to his self-concelt and
vanity. Tradition also points out this hill as
the decisive battle aground between the Dis
trict Indians and the mysterious Susque-
hannas. This observatory contains the largest
refracting telescope In the world, next to the
new equatorial Just built for the Lick OBJ.
II not greatest, astronomical discovery Of the
country was made, the moons Of Mars. The
entrance to the Observatory is at Il and
Twenty third streets northwest. The Herdic
cabs go to Twenty-second and q streets.
The Agricultural Department.
This building IS situated east Of the Monu.
mont. IT Is inclosed BY the most beautiful
and glowing flower garden In the country,
and the grounds contain the most complete
Attached to this Department are the Expert
mental Gardens, whose Offices are immiedi-
ately west OF tho main building. Tho Belt
Line cars 60 right past the grounds.
The Smithsonian Institute and National
Museum.
The visitor may obtain considerable enter;
tainment and instruction by spending several
hours In the Smithsonian Institution and
National Museum. These are two handsome
big buildings, situated In the immense park
Twelfth streets. There Is simply mammoth
free museum, owned and operated by the u.
8. Government for the collection Of every
thing IN nature, science, literature, history
and the displaying Of them TO the public. As
ono enters The hall OF the National Museum
the first object OF interest Is collection Of
Els GsGys CHINA snd
utensils. Beyond this stretch row after row
ofglass showcases, In which are displayed
collections of almost, every, conceivable ar
specimens of the engrayer's art In Its perfec-
ton. The surgeon will see whole cases full
OF keen and glistening. implements OF bis
calling from the smallest and most complex
may.reyei in q collection Of rare coins, from
the freshly coined dollar Of the day 70 tho
copper cast that bears tho stamp OF the
maze Of specimens dug from every section
of the country. The .ethnologist may pore
for hours over the models Of the Clltf houses
and the homes Of the Aborlgines. The lover
<,r MI lao In xxrtlI no
bounded range Of subjects, from the Egyp-
tian nummies, q thousand years old. and
relies Of Pompeii to the arms and indictments
the early jewellers IN ,v The lover
paradise OF earthen productions. The dain
tlest wares from Limoges, Baccarat, Hungary
snd Germany will please the eye, and tn
Smithsonian Building the student Of tax.
iderny will find case after case Of birds,
beasts, fish and reptiles stuffed and In lars Of
alcohol. Back of the Smithsonian Building
Is Zoo" where are number or live wild
animals. Several bears, cougar, q. Jaguar
and groups OF smaller animals and birds
comprise the collection. The Smithsonian
are open from a. m. to p: m. to visitors,
and may be. reached by the Seventh street,
Belt line and Ninth street line Of street-oars
The botanical Gardens.
Passing eastward from the Museum, over
the railroad bridge that spans sixth street,
and through the pretty park lying between
Maine and Missouri avenues. the visitor comes
to the entrance on Third street, Just south OF
iennsymdyhania avenue; OF INC botanlcai Har- gar.
daily from o In the morning to In the even
Ing. They were established fifty years ago.
ahn,.st .sd rarast sora,9, r,nnt WILL vng
the. gardens are extensive collections Of trees
aud shrubs. In the centre of the lawn facing
the centre conservatory is the famous Bar.
thcldi Fountain that attracted so much at
tentlon at the Philadelphia Centennial.
The Peace Monument.
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proposUa 10 rem sh I'M monume MENU 10 one
Rotracing our steps we 6nd
The PRINTING and Epgrauin0 bureau.
Inc gteat money mil OF Ine Soyefnineht y
located az ne corner q Fourteentn ana
s.Ieets sSu.nWSsL soutnoast .roin cn9 Monu
nient anu soutnWtst from tIe Agricuitural
bureau A. ID reach asa Dy Ine Deit Line cars
n"u 10 openou W 'is''ors o'ory uay'
lacy B1TnSt cottage.
- One or the curiosities OF washington IS OLD
Davy burIs, sot,age, on oeVenteen.n sIreet,
lcar the INcr- ~ may 20 ,eacnec ny tno
u ehn t South ~ the t.esluents noase OF Dy
the metropolitan or Avenue line OF cars Next
uoor 70 u rs Seheral vun ness once statoiy
Rurns one Of tbe oririnal SeIrssses Of WASH.
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The corcoran Art Gallery Is at the corner Of
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