Another Good Walk: Art on Call
Art on Call re-uses obsolete police and fire call boxes as mini-showcases for community art and history. Go to CulturalTourismDC.org for call box locations in these neighborhoods: Capitol Hill Boxes in various media evoke icons of times past, in- cluding the “March King,” John Philip Sousa. 1 Cathedral Heights Four artists reveal key moments including U.S. Navy women in World War II and origins of the Washington National Cathedral. Cleveland Park Distinguished residential architecture and favorite neighborhood spots 3 Dupont Circle Twenty-two artists’ clever interpretations of the Du- pont Circle fountain plus history and firefighting tales. Forest Hills Four artists present neighborhood lore on restored Peirce Mill, Soapstone Valley, and more. 5 Georgetown The fabled community’s history and recent past, com- plete with quips, Kennedys, and colleges. Glover Park Six artists consider the story of Charles Carroll Glover, wartime “victory gardens,” punk music roots, and more. 7 Golden Triangle An array of artistic styles evoke the lively spirit of this down- town area in the shadow of the White House. McLean Gardens The fabulous Evalyn Walsh McLean, her Hope Dia- mond, and her Friendship Estate. 9 8 6 4 2
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