Freedom Plaza, originally known as Western Plaza, is an open plaza in Northwest Washington, D C, United States, located near 14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW, adjacent to Pershing Park.
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10 Facts About Freedom Plaza
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Freedom Plaza is a modification of an original design by architect Robert Venturi that the United States Commission of Fine Arts approved.
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The Freedom Plaza, which is composed mostly of stone, is inlaid with a partial depiction of Pierre Charles L'Enfant's plan for the City of Washington.
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Surface of the raised portion of the Freedom Plaza, consisting of dark and light marble, delineates L'Enfant's plan.
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The Plaza contains a metallic plaque containing the Great Seal of the United States, followed by an inscription describing the history and usage of the seal .
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Western Freedom Plaza plaque describing the history and features of Freedom Plaza and of the L'Enfant Plan.
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Freedom Plaza is a popular place for political protests and civic events.
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The open hardscape and railings of Freedom Plaza make an excellent and popular skate park, though skating there is not actually allowed and Park Police regularly chase skaters from the park.
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Freedom Plaza is one of the settings in Dan Brown's 2009 novel The Lost Symbol.
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American Planning Association noted in 2014 that Freedom Plaza is a popular location for political protests and other events.
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