Before and After Images of Parking Area Near Entrance Gate
- Containers:
- Box 21
- Language:
- English .
- Physical description:
- Black and white photograph of the before and after of grading to parking area near the entrance of Mount Vernon. Severall sheds or houses were also removed as part of the improvements. A typed caption reads, "Above shows result of the grading near the Entrance Gate, and improvement gained by removing unsightly houses. Note how the ridge (lower left) is flattened and our 'Corner' raised, forming a 4-foot Terrace along curve as far as indicated by wire fence starting in foreground. The fence is for temporary protection of the sodded embankment and grass-sown surface back of same." Photographs adhered to paper.
- Dimensions:
- 8 in. x 5 1/4 in.
Access and use
- Location of collection:
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The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon3600 Mount Vernon Memorial HighwayMount Vernon, VA 22121
- Contact for questions and access:
- POC: Reference servicesEmail: fws@mountvernon.orgPhone: (703) 780-3600
- Parent restrictions:
- This collection is open for research during scheduled appointments. Researchers must complete the Washington Library's Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes.