Tag Archives: Judiciary Square

Finally, an honest man in Judiciary Square

Posted on February 17, 2023 by Rick

How many statues are there of Abraham Lincoln around town? That’s a good question. And, I don’t know the answer. What’s special about this one in front of the D.C. Court of Appeals (Lincoln was a lawyer, after all) is … Continue reading →

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The Chess Players: It’s not over until it’s over

Posted on November 21, 2022 by Rick

I’m telling you, the player on the left could still win this match. Come on, take the castle already. This game has been going on for an eternity. Well, at least since 1983. The Chess Players is one of those … Continue reading →

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Lily Pond: art for art’s sake, I guess

Posted on January 10, 2022 by Rick

On this site was the first water to be piped through the streets for city residents. I’ll let you have a moment to absorb all that. The Lily Pond in John Marshall Park at 4th and C Sts. N.W. by … Continue reading →

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Italy in Washington

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Rick

A wonderful look at Holy Rosary Church and Judiciary Square via my tour guide mentor Maricar Donato.

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