Georgetown in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

5 Congress at Oak Alley

Old Georgetown

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 2, 2018

1. 5 Congress at Oak Alley Marker

Inscription. This building dates to the late 1700's and reputedly was constructed from brick which had been used as ballast in a ship from England. Originally the first apothecary store in Washington, it became a sign shop around 1860. In the 1890's, it was purchased for an office by L.P. Seibold, who had been appointed Director of Customs by President Harrison. It remained in his family's ownership until the mid-1900's.

Source: Jackson, The Chronicles of Georgetown, D.C. from 1751 to 1878.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.

Location. 38° 54.331′ N, 77° 3.678′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Georgetown. Marker is on 31st Street Northwest north of M Street Northwest, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1218 31st Street Northwest, Washington DC 20007, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The history of Canal Square (within shouting distance of this marker); bluemercury (within shouting distance of this marker); The Only Constant is Change (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Nathan Loughborough's Houses (about 300 feet away); The History of Canal Square

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(about 400 feet away); Herman Hollerith (about 400 feet away); Historic Preservation in Georgetown (about 400 feet away); A Long Stretch of Quiet and Peace… (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 2, 2018

2. 5 Congress at Oak Alley Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 2, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 221 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 2, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.