Leon Zach scrapbook, 1953-1955.

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Leon Zach scrapbook, 1953-1955.

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This collection consists of a scrapbook of newspaper clippings, 1953-1955, culled from local newspapers, including the Washington Star, Washington Daily News, and Washington Post. They document urban planning efforts in Washington, D.C. Zach served on the National Capitol Planning Commission during this period.

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United States. National Capital Planning Commission

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The National Capital Planning Commission is the federal government's planning agency for the National Capital Region. The twelve-member Commission meets monthly to adopt, approve, or provide advice on plans and projects that impact the nation's capital and surrounding areas. From the description of National Capital Planning Commission preliminary 1958 land acquisition budget estimates, 1956. (Historical Society of Washington, Dc). WorldCat record id: 701314232 ...

Zach, Leon Henry, d. 1966.

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Leon Henry Zach was a distinguished landscape architect who served as Chief of the Planning Branch of Military Construction of the Office of the Chief of Army Engineers. In this position he advised on the selection of sites, planning, and mobilization planning of Army installations throughout the world. In 1941 he began his career with the Army, remaining there until his retirement in January 1965. He was chairman of the Garden Advisory Committee of Dumbarton Oaks, a member of the Joint Committe...