This historical document presents the official record of a hearing before the Committee on the District of Columbia of the United States Senate, held on March 12, 1904. The hearing focused on Bill S. 4845, a legislative proposal designed to regulate the erection of buildings on the Mall in the District of Columbia. Titled "The Mall Parkway", this record offers insights into the early 20th-century considerations surrounding urban planning, architectural oversight, and the development of one of the nation's most iconic public spaces.
Researchers and historians interested in the legislative processes, urban development, and the history of Washington, D.C. will find valuable primary source material within these pages. This document provides a snapshot of the debates and decisions that shaped the physical landscape of the nation's capital.
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