At the turn of the century Washington D.C. was getting a much needed restructuring and re-planning of the city area. The cornerstone for the new plans for the area were the from French architect Pierre L'Enfant. Thomas Jefferson recruited L'Enfant because his use of "traditional monumental planning" which Jefferson thought suited the young "truly liberal society". The 18th century French influence is still quite visible today with grand intersections with ornate fountains.
Mount Vernon, home of George Washington, shows influences of classic English architecture however the architects considered the surrounding natural landscape of the potomac river and the vista from the top of the hill where Mt. Vernon sits when designing the surrounding grounds and gardens.
L'Enfant's original plan for the City
Dupont Fountain
Circular intersection in D.C., Dupont Circle
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