Capitol Reflecting Pool - Washington, D.C.
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bluesnote
N 38° 53.389 W 077° 00.822
18S E 325352 N 4306476
The Capitol Reflecting Pool is part of the National Mall.
Waymark Code: WMJNBV
Location: District of Columbia, United States
Date Posted: 12/08/2013
Views: 24
The Capitol Reflecting Pool marks the most western part of Union Square, the area between here and the Capitol. The pool attacks wildlife such as birds to get a drink or to cool off in the hot summers. The pool was built in the 60's and 70's. It is meant to create a more abstract picture towards the Capitol and the Grant Memorial.
This reflecting pool lies west of the Grant memorial and the Capitol. On clear days, it makes a great spot to take amazing photos. It pool is 6 acres in size and you will need to walk around it, not swim, to get to the capitol.
Physical Address:
First St SE
District of Columbia, DC United States
20004
Description of Postcard Location:
From the National mall at the edge of the reflecting pool, overlooking the Capitol building.
Related Web Site: Not listed
Parking Coordinates: Not Listed
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