Ancient sundials can be found throughout Washington, D.C., each with unique historical significance. The Washington National Cathedral's sundial was dedicated in 1905 and features a noon cross marker. Howard University's sundial honors Benjamin Banneker and was dedicated in 1929. The Georgetown Waterfront houses a 16-foot sundial constructed around 1985. Tudor Place contains a brass sundial from the 18th century, with origins believed to trace back to Scotland. The Enid A. Haupt Garden's sundial belongs to the Smithsonian Castle and displays an ornate compass rose. Montrose Park features a memorial armillary sphere dedicated in 1956.
The Washington National Cathedral Landmark Memorial Sundial, dedicated in 1905, features a noon cross marker and a bronze plate inscribed with major Christian holidays.
Howard University's sundial, 'The Dial,' was dedicated in 1929 in honor of Benjamin Banneker and includes the inscription 'Grow old along with me, the best is yet to be.'
The Georgetown Waterfront sundial, constructed around 1985, has a 16-foot diameter and a five-foot long green gnomon, currently covered by a temporary art installation.
The Sarah Rittenhouse Armillary Sphere located in Montrose Park, dedicated in 1956, memorializes Rittenhouse who saved the land from development in the early 1900s.
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