https://mallhistory.org/files/original/ba05e107e9adc9a0415ccf36ebd3d681.jpg 6475af1f4d0755c2d379c2d9a2b99770 Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Text Any textual data included in the document. Botanic Gardens Structure Expected to Be Ready Next Summer. Construction work on the new and modern conservatory of the Botanic Gardens has been progressing steadily since the corner stone was laid in the latter part of last year, and it is expected that it will be ready for occupancy in the middle of next summer. One of the outstanding features of the conservatory, which will be the finest in the world when finished, is that all of the framework and superstructure is made of aluminum. This metal is especially adapted for construction work in conservatories from a technical viewpoint. The ventilators and heat regulators of the new building will be entirely electrically operated. Once the new buildings are completed the staff of the gardens will move the many hundreds of rare plants from their present location across the street to the new gardens, which will be bounded by Maryland avenue, First street southwest and Canal street. The Botanic Gardens are 113 years old, and in the clearing work contractors have been obliged to move many old landmarks, including the old wall which has bounded the garden property for 70 years. The work is being carried on under the supervision of the Architect of the Capitol, David Lynn, the technical work being done by Bennet, Parsons & Frost, architects, of New York City. George W. Hess is director of the Botanic Gardens. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource New Conservatory is Rising Steadily Description An account of the resource The original <a href="http://mallhistory.org/items/show/29">botanic gardens</a> in Washington were built in line with the <a href="http://mallhistory.org/items/show/59">Capitol building</a>, where the <a href="http://mallhistory.org/items/show/25">Capitol Reflecting Pool</a> is today. The new design proposed for the Mall in the early 1900s called for an open green space from the Capitol to the <a href="http://mallhistory.org/items/show/36">Washington Monument</a>, sparking a debate over the <a href="http://mallhistory.org/items/show/383">relocation of the Botanic Gardens</a>. The final decision was to shift the institution to Independence Ave, then Canal Street. The new buildings described in this article were state-of-the art for the time, fit for the National Botanic Gardens. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Washington Post. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1/26/1932 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1920-1949 building the mall design & monuments