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

The Messer Building

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 6, 2015

1. The Messer Building Marker

Inscription. The original Messer Building was developed by James A. Messer and occupied a portion of this site for over half a century until 1989. The Messer family, early Scottish immigrants who settled in the District of Columbia, have left their mark as skilled stone cutters on many government buildings, churches and private residences in the area. Their influence and efforts remain in areas of commerce, banking, government and civic leadership.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1939.

Location. 38° 54.207′ N, 77° 1.687′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of 12th Street Northwest and L Street Northwest, on the left when traveling north on 12th Street Northwest. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1200 L Street Northwest, Washington DC 20005, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Edmund Burke (within shouting distance of this marker); The Church of the Ascension and St. Agnes (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Asbury United Methodist Church (about 500 feet away); Morrison-Clark Inn (about 500 feet away); The Leonard "Bud" Doggett House

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(about 500 feet away); Franklin Square (about 600 feet away); The First Wireless Telephone Call (about 600 feet away); Josephine Butler (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 6, 2015

2. The Messer Building Marker

The marker is mounted to the outside wall of the building, to the left of the entry doors.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 360 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 21, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.