Brookland in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Corinthian Capital
Corinthian Capital Circa 2nd-3rd century AD. This capital, the top of a column, is from Jerusalem. Capitals of this type can be seen in Roman buildings constructed during the time of the Roman occupation of the Holy Land. Good examples can still be found in Jerash, Jordan, Baalbeck, Lebanon, and in various locations in Israel. Ms. Sharon V. Hurley, Louisville, KY., who was in the diplomatic corps of the U.S. and served in Israel, made the generous donation of this exquisite piece knowing that it would be appreciated and cared for in the confines of the Holy Land of America. Ms. Hursley was a friend of Fr. Godfrey Kloetzli, O.F.M. (1916-1992), an avid pilgrimage guide both in Washington and in the Holy Land.
"Remember thou art a guest in every land-he that treateth his host with respect shall be treated as an honored guest."
Number ten from "Ten By-Laws for Travelers", by Fr. Godfrey, O.F.M.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 100 CE.
Location. 38° 56.21′ N, 76° 59.128′ W. Marker is in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Brookland. Marker can be reached from 14th Street Northeast south of
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Carlo Angelo Facchina (here, next to this marker); Grotto of Lourdes (a few steps from this marker); Aristides Leonori (within shouting distance of this marker); Tomb of the Virgin Mary (within shouting distance of this marker); The Catholic Academy of Sciences in the United States of America (within shouting distance of this marker); Agostino Gemelli / Dr. Bernard J. Ficarra (within shouting distance of this marker); Very Rev. Charles A. Vissani, O.F.M. (within shouting distance of this marker); Erected to the Memory of the Very Reverend Commissaries (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northeast Washington.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 22, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 248 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 22, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
