Bostwick An Evolving Landscape - Bladensburg, MD
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Don.Morfe
N 38° 56.249 W 076° 56.068
18S E 332337 N 4311618
The 7.7 acres that comprise the landscape of Bostwick House provide a welcome respite of open space from the surrounding dense urban environment.
Waymark Code: WM122GM
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 02/09/2020
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Bostwick-Star Spangled Banner National Historic Trail-An Evolving Landscape-The 7.7 acres that comprise the landscape of Bostwick House provide a welcome respite of open space from the surrounding dense urban environment. The most prominent manmade feature of the land is the wide west lawn that is divided into four broad terraces leading up to the main house. The first three were constructed with the in 1746, and the upper-most terrace was added in the early 20th century as a part of major renovation.
A historic orchard and remains of a windmill stand on the eastern portion of the site, elevated above the house. Undulating ground connects the orchard with small ponds fed by a spring, and a meadow, now the site of a nursery for trees and plants ued to restore the Anacostia River ecosystem. To the south of the main house and adjacent to the chicken coop, is a kitchen and house garden, where some of the historic boxwood hedges remain intact.
(Inscription beside the photo on the left)
View to the East-This photo, taken ca. 1910 from the top of the windmill (partially demolished), shows a view to the east, including the house, the barn, and the banks of the Anacostia River beyond.
Group that erected the marker: National Park Service US Department of Interior.
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
3901 48th Street,
Bladensburg , MD USA
20710
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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