This project replaced trees at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center (CVC) entry to recapture the historic design intent and restore the historic character and contributing features of the original Olmsted landscape within the context of the current landscape conditions.

The area now provides a similar experience as that provided by the historic Olmsted landscape along the East Capitol Street extension with respect to framing the view of the U.S. Capitol and providing canopy shade along the path.

The project scope included the planting of new trees on each side at the north and south lawn panels adjacent to the CVC. Additional work to support the tree planting and design included removal of five existing trees, soil amendment, new turf and ground cover, and the removal of existing irrigation and installation of new irrigation.

This project was completed in 2024.

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