Washington National Cathedral Gargoyles: Avian Gardener (50) in Washington, D.C. (dcMemorials.com - a pictorial directory of memorials, monuments, statues & other outdoor art)

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The Avian Gardener is a limestone gargoyle located on the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., designed by Frederick E. Hart and carved by Carl L. Bush. Positioned on the south nave at the triforium level, it is part of the cathedral's extensive collection of gargoyles and grotesques. This sculpture exemplifies the Gothic Revival style and serves both decorative and functional roles. The cathedral itself is situated near Massachusetts and Wisconsin Avenues NW, close to the Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan Metro station.