Quarters' Woods (Current Primary 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
- The Military Asylum (1851-1858)
- Corn Rigs: George W. Riggs Farm (1842-1851)
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Area(s) of Significance
- Landscape Architecture
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Relative Level of Significance
- Significant (2006-10-29)
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Quantitative Evaluation
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Criterion A: 3 Criterion B: 0 Criterion C: 2 Criterion D: 1 National Significance: 0 Integrity: 2 Total Score: 8
Other AFRH-W Designations
none recorded
Other Designations
none recorded
Classification
NRHP Resource Type
Site (Landscape)
NRHP Resource Category
Landscape-Related
NRHP Resource Subcategory
Wooded Area
Wuzit (original purpose)
Deciduous Forest
Important Dates
none recorded
Location
Address
Primary Address
3700 North Capitol Street NW, Washington, DC 20011
Location Description
none recorded
none recorded
Character Area
Central Grounds
none recordedAFRH-W Master Plan Zone
AFRH Zone - Other Areas
none recordedPhase 1A Archaeological Zone
Zone 5
none recorded
Description
Architectural Style
n/a
Description
General Description
This dense, native forest surrounding the officers' quarters predates the Home. The Quarters' Woods provides a private setting for the officers quarters (1870s). The paths and roads winding through the forest are consistent with the nineteenth century 'picturesque landscape' that characterizes the rest of the property. West of Mad Bear Road, the forest is so dense with undergrowth that it is virtually impenetrable, completely blocking views from and to Rock Creek Church Road. East of Mad Bear Road, the forest resembles more of an open stand as it transitions to the designed open landscape immediately surrounding the officers' quarters. Dating of this deciduous forest is a result of knowledge of the development of Riggs' property (1842) and the Military Asylum (1851), supported by observations from site visits to the property, as well as historic maps dating as early as 1861. A portion of these woods are included in the preservation designations for Quarters 1 and Quarters 2.
Function and Use
Function
Deciduous Forest
(Current Primary Function)
Detailed Description
Form Type
none recorded
Measurements
none recorded
Components
none recorded
Modifications
none recorded
Map
Related Resources
Related Character Areas
Central Grounds (is contained within / contains)
