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Place
Important spaces on the mall (See the "Places" writeboard in basecamp.)
Location
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Near the Tidal Basin at Maine and Independence Avenues, SW, Washington, DC.
Physical Description
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One and a half acre garden.
Type
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Gardens and Landscapes
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Title
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Floral Library
Description
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Also known as the Tulip Library, the Floral Library was established in 1969 as part of <a href="http://mallhistory.org/items/show/438">Lady Bird Johnson's Capital Beautification Project</a>. The 'library' has 93 flower beds maintained by the National Park Service. These beds feature either tulips or annuals depending on the planting season. The flowers require up to 10,000 bulbs to be planted by hand each year.
Source
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National Park Service. <a href="http://www.washingtongardener.com/index_files/TulipLibrary2007.pdf">View original.</a>
Date
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1969
Coverage
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1950-1979
design & monuments