Interesting places in Upper Senate Park:

Senate Garage Fountain

the Upper Senate Park is part of East End, United States.

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Restore Law and Justice (6/26/2007)
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WASHINGTON - Thousands of Americans traveled from across the nation to Capitol Hill to demand that Congress restore due process rights, and the rule of law as enshrined in the Constitution. Over eighty organizations, led by the American Civil Liberties Union, Amnesty International USA, the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights, and the National Religious Campaign Against Torture, came together to organize a rally and lobby visits to Congress. In addition to the rally, attendees at the Day of Action to Restore Law & Justice delivered over 250,000 petition signatures to Washington lawmakers, urging them to: 1. Restore habeas corpus and due process. 2. Pass the Restoring the Constitution Act of 2007. 3. End torture and abuse in secret prisons. 4. Stop extraordinary rendition: secretly kidnapping people and sending them to countries that torture. 5. Close the detention center at Guantánamo Bay and give those held currently access to justice. 6. Investigate wrongdoing and ensure those who broke the law are held accountable. 7. Return to the rule of law. Thousands of Americans have come together to tell their elected officials that the country is on the wrong track and that we need to restore our basic liberties, said Anthony D. Romero, ACLU Executive Director. The great writ of habeas corpus upon which this great nation was founded must be restored. The accused have the right to due process, and cannot be held indefinitely without charge. Today, Americans are gathering around the country from Springfield to New York City to Albuquerque to Washington to demand that our leaders return this country back to the rule of law, said Larry Cox, AIUSA Executive Director. When did it become acceptable for our government to hold people indefinitely just on the president's word? As we mark the World Day in Support of Victims and Survivors of Torture today, remember that basic human dignity and due process are of the cornerstone of justice and human rights. Rev. Richard Killmer, Executive Director of the National Religious Campaign Against Torture, added, DeToqueville said, after his journey to the U.S., that America is great because America is good. The religious community is deeply concerned that U.S.-sponsored torture has diminished the goodness of our nation. Because torture violates the basic dignity of any person, it is always wrong - with no exceptions. America became a great nation by understanding that its power comes from the liberty of its people, said Wade Henderson, President of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights. And the struggles for equality of the '50s, '60s, and '70s pushed America to live up to its ideals. Congress must act now to send a message to the world - and to those who would abuse power - that regardless of what is going on in the world, our civil rights and liberties remain the cornerstone of our democracy. We're here to send a message to Capitol Hill - members of Congress must act now to reverse the damage done by the Military Commissions Act and to restore respect for constitutional rights, said Caroline Fredrickson, Director of the ACLU Washington Legislative Office. For the past six years, the Bush administration has worked tirelessly to tear down our basic civil liberties and the rule of law. Restoring habeas protections is just a first step toward repairing the damage, but it's a vital step. From ACLU... www.aclu.org/safefree/detention/30251prs20070626.html


The Senate Garage Fountain (Olmstead Fountain) and the US Capitol (11/365)
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This is my favorite fountain in the entire city and I love the contrast of the sky to the granite path... which is why I chose it for my Project 365 entry for Saturday, August 9. The display fountain in the park between the Capitol and Union Station is located over the Senate underground garage. Authorization for its construction, for that of the terraces, and for landscaping was given on March 4, 1929. The fountain was designed by architects Bennett, Parsons, and Frost and built under the direction of Architect of the Capitol David Lynn. It operated for the first time on July 16, 1932. The fountain, a hexagonal granite monolith with high jets of water spouting from its center, is surrounded by six smaller jets on a lower level. Lion-head spouts on the faces of the hexagon project streams of water into a large circular basin with a scalloped stone rim, over which the water spills into a larger oval basin. The hexagon is 25 feet across and the basin measures 85 feet by 100 feet. From the oval basin the water is piped underground to three sculpted stone bubbler fountains in the north wall of the terrace. The scalloped rims of their tiered basins repeat the pattern of the large fountain above. From there the water is again piped underground to the lower level of the 180-foot-by-80-foot reflecting pool. The present lighting display is comprised of 114 underwater light fixtures with red, green, blue, and clear lenses controlled by a computer running a program that repeats every 20 minutes. This system began operating on July 4, 1980, replacing the original lighting, which had been in use for nearly 50 years. The lighting system is energy efficient because the lights are not on at full intensity at all times. The use of solid-state dimmers eliminates the need for frequent maintenance. Safety features include an automatic shutoff activated by the water level dropping below the surface of any light fixture or by a ground current rising above 5 milliamps; thus, any danger of shock is removed. Recirculating pumps ensure water conservation, and fresh water is added occasionally to replace any losses. The mechanical equipment for operating the fountains is located directly under the main fountain. The water is circulated by pumps, passes by gravity through a 24-inch cast-iron pipe to the lower fountains, and then flows to a concrete 30,000-gallon surge tank under the section of the terrace containing the bubbler fountains. The water from this tank is returned to the circulating pumps. Of the three circulating pumps, two have a capacity of 3,000 gallons per minute; the other can pump 1,650 gallons per minute. It is possible for all pumps to discharge against a 40-foot head. The main fountain is fabricated of Minnesota Pink granite, with a basin of Minnesota Green granite. The piers and other granite elements facing the Russell Senate Office Building terrace are made of Mount Airy granite, which blends visually with its surroundings. Blogged!


Looks like fire...
Made by kimberlyfaye
Olmstead Fountain Washington, DC The display fountain in the park between the Capitol and Union Station is located over the Senate underground garage. Authorization for its construction, for that of the terraces, and for landscaping was given on March 4, 1929. The fountain was designed by architects Bennett, Parsons, and Frost and built under the direction of Architect of the Capitol David Lynn. It operated for the first time on July 16, 1932. The fountain, a hexagonal granite monolith with high jets of water spouting from its center, is surrounded by six smaller jets on a lower level. Lion-head spouts on the faces of the hexagon project streams of water into a large circular basin with a scalloped stone rim, over which the water spills into a larger oval basin. The hexagon is 25 feet across and the basin measures 85 feet by 100 feet. From the oval basin the water is piped underground to three sculpted stone bubbler fountains in the north wall of the terrace. The scalloped rims of their tiered basins repeat the pattern of the large fountain above. From there the water is again piped underground to the lower level of the 180-foot-by-80-foot reflecting pool. The present lighting display is comprised of 114 underwater light fixtures with red, green, blue, and clear lenses controlled by a computer running a program that repeats every 20 minutes. This system began operating on July 4, 1980, replacing the original lighting, which had been in use for nearly 50 years. The lighting system is energy efficient because the lights are not on at full intensity at all times. The use of solid-state dimmers eliminates the need for frequent maintenance. Safety features include an automatic shutoff activated by the water level dropping below the surface of any light fixture or by a ground current rising above 5 milliamps; thus, any danger of shock is removed. Recirculating pumps ensure water conservation, and fresh water is added occasionally to replace any losses. The mechanical equipment for operating the fountains is located directly under the main fountain. The water is circulated by pumps, passes by gravity through a 24-inch cast-iron pipe to the lower fountains, and then flows to a concrete 30,000-gallon surge tank under the section of the terrace containing the bubbler fountains. The water from this tank is returned to the circulating pumps. Of the three circulating pumps, two have a capacity of 3,000 gallons per minute; the other can pump 1,650 gallons per minute. It is possible for all pumps to discharge against a 40-foot head. The main fountain is fabricated of Minnesota Pink granite, with a basin of Minnesota Green granite. The piers and other granite elements facing the Russell Senate Office Building terrace are made of Mount Airy granite, which blends visually with its surroundings. Blogged!!! Check out my photoblog: kimberlyfaye's photos.


Director showing coin to bison
Made by jamesbarnes
The United States Mint held an event on Capitol Hill to celebrate the release of the Buffalo Nickel. Former Director Henrietta Holsman-Fore was standing with the buffalo Cody for publicity shots and one of her assistants suggested that she show the new coin to Cody. Being that it wasn't one of the many Oreo cookies that he'd been consuming them all day long, Cody didn't seem have much interest in the coin. I'm not exactly sure why the public relations department would think this bison was a coin collector. Post Work: - Masked levels adjustment layer to bring back details in the buffalo's face. - Masked levels adjustment layer to retain the trail of steam pouring from his nose - Masked levels adjustment layer to bring out some faint details in the Capitol Dome. - Resized down for web - Duplicated background layer and unsharp mask applied to top layer, followed by 50% luminosity fade. - Sharpened layer masked to reduce age lines in faces and hands - Boarder


Cody and his Agent
Made by jamesbarnes
Cody the Bison was on Capitol Hill to help promote the launch of the United States Mint's new Bison Nickel. I snapped this shot as Cody's agent was busy working the details for Cody's next gig. On a side note, Cody is probably the only tame bison in the world, as he's been raised from birth to be around humans. Other domesticated male Bison tend to be very aggressive and disheveled, which is why Cody's mellow attitude and well groomed coat get him so much more work. Shooting on a bright day in the snow is a real bitch if you're using an unfamiliar DSLR, so post processing included two level corrections with mattes, minor color work to return some detail and unsharp masking to finish. ...I really need to calibrate my monitor. Update: This shot has been borrowed on this website


Washington's DC Houses
Made by kimberlyfaye
Washington's DC Houses Capitol Hill Constitution Avenue & Delaware Avenue One of the more obscure memorials in Washington, this plaque appears on a rock on the northwest lawn of the Capitol. It marks the location of two houses built for George Washington and designed by Dr. William A. Thornton (the original architect of the Capitol). Washington purchased and developed these lots in the proposed Federal City to encourage others to settle in what was an otherwise undeveloped area.


George Washington House in 1908 ("Hotel Burton")
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This building, which was torn down just five years after this postcard was mailed, was located in the first block of North Capitol Street, which no longer exists. The stone marker for the site, placed in 1932, is in what is known as the Capitol Plaza. Read more about George Washington's Capitol Hill townhouses at streetsofwashington.blogspot.com/2009/12/george-washingto...


Murder at the Kenmore Hotel (Post 5-19-1901)
Made by StreetsofDC
The Kenmore Hotel on Capitol Hill, originally built by George Washington, was the scene of a sensational murder in 1901. For more about the murder and George Washington's Capitol Hill townhouses, see streetsofwashington.blogspot.com/2009/12/george-washingto...


i won't defend what i did
Made by mlsj
i have finally been convinced to participate in a project 365 that my friend is doing - i figured that since i was going to be taking photos for it i may as well join the flickr project 365 group here on flickr as well so this is day 1 - taken in dc on our walk from the cherry blossom parade to union station


Metal door on Robert A. Taft Memorial
Made by Larry Timmins
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