Georgetown in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
In Memory of Grosvenor Chapman
1911-1993
His half-century of articulate, constructive and untiring activism on behalf of urban planning and historic preservation helped shape the face of Georgetown and the City of Washington.
President, Citizen's Association of Georgetown
Chair, Committee of 100 of the Federal City
Member, Georgetown's first ANC
Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy (World War II)
Led the effort to create the Georgetown Historic District
Fought to preserve the natural beauty of the Potomac Palisades
Inspired the preservation of Lafayette Square
Architect and advocate for the Eastgate Gardens public housing (Anacostia)
Supported renewal of the Maine Avenue Waterfront
Influential proponent of the D.C. Metro System
Friend and neighbor of Volta Park
He made this community — and this city — an appreciably better place
Erected 1997.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics • Railroads & Streetcars • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.
Location. 38° 54.628′ N, 77° 4.032′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. "The Birth of Camelot" (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mahmoud Yarrow or Yarrow Mamout (about 500 feet away); Freed Slave and Future President (about 500 feet away); Volta Bureau (about 500 feet away); 1667 Wisconsin Ave. NW (about 700 feet away); Volta Place: A Place in History (about 800 feet away); Hilleary's Smiling Corner (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ambassador David K. E. Bruce (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 276 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 1, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
