Whatever Happened to Franklin Park’s Restaurant?
A pavilion built during Franklin Park's $21 million renovation remains largely closed despite containing operational public restrooms. The structure was intended to house a restaurant near the 14th Street NW entrance. Currently, portions of the building are blocked off by traffic barriers.
Near the southwestern corner of Franklin Park, not far from the 14th Street NW entrance to McPherson Square Metro station, stands a low-slung black building. Erected in 2020–21 as part of the park’s $21 million makeover, the structure holds operational public restrooms. The rest of the pavilion is closed and partly blocked by orange traffic […]
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