Randolph Street Gate (Current Primary Name)
Walsh's Gate (Current Alternative Name)
Ivy Gate (Current Alternative Name)
Resource Identification
Name
Building Number
(Current Primary Number)
Evaluation
AFRH-W Historic District
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Status
- Contributing (2007-01-01)
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Period(s) of Significance
- Building a Park (1866-1883)
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Area(s) of Significance
- Landscape Architecture
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Relative Level of Significance
- Supporting (2006-10-29)
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Quantitative Evaluation
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Criterion A: 2 Criterion B: 0 Criterion C: 2 Criterion D: 0 National Significance: 0 Integrity: 2 Total Score: 6
Other AFRH-W Designations
none recorded
Other Designations
none recorded
Classification
NRHP Resource Type
Structure
NRHP Resource Category
Landscape-Related
NRHP Resource Subcategory
Street Furniture/Object
Wuzit (original purpose)
Gate/Security
Important Dates
none recorded
Location
Address
Primary Address
3700 North Capitol Street NW, Washington, DC 20011
Location Description
none recorded
Character Area
Fence/Entry/Perimeter
AFRH-W Master Plan Zone
AFRH Zone - Other Areas
Phase 1A Archaeological Zone
Zone 11
Description
Architectural Style
n/a
Description
General Description
Originally the Home's main entrance, a gate was first authorized here in 1860, consistent with the construction date of the adjacent gate house (Building 90). The present gate and gate piers were constructed as part of the 1876 fence and gate construction project. Masonry work was completed by Richard Morgan and the iron work was by C.A. Schneider & Sons. Like the 1870s fence and later decorative iron features, this gate survived the efforts to salvage all metal from the Home's perimeter during World War II.
Function and Use
Function
Abandoned Reservation Gate
(Current Primary Function)
Reservation Gate
(Historic Function)
Detailed Description
Form Type
none recorded
Measurements
none recorded
Components
none recorded
Modifications
none recorded
Related Resources
Related Character Areas
Fence/Entry/Perimeter (is contained within / contains)
Related People/Organizations
C. A. Schneider & Sons (Blacksmith, was created by / created)
Richard Morgan (Mason, was built by / built)
