Gallaudet in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Leonard M. Elstad
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, July 30, 2016
1. Leonard M. Elstad Marker
Dedicated to
Leonard M. Elstad, G-'23
1899-1990
Third President of Gallaudet University
1945-1969
This plaque presented by the
Alpha Sigma Pi Fraternity
Erected by Alpha Sigma Pi Fraternity.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education.
Location. 38° 54.306′ N, 76° 59.66′ W. Marker is in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Gallaudet. Marker is on Lincoln Circle Northeast near Florida Avenue Northeast, on the right when traveling east. The marker is on the campus of Gallaudet University, a few meters to the right along the campus ring road, Lincoln Circle. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 800 Florida Avenue Northeast, Washington DC 20002, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Education for All (within shouting distance of this marker); Laurent Clerc (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Chapel Hall (about 300 feet away); Site of the Rose Cottage (about 400 feet away); Edward Miner Gallaudet (about 400 feet away); Brickyards to Buildings
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Regarding Leonard M. Elstad. Leonard M. Elstad (February 8, 1899 - June 27, 1990) was the Third President of Gallaudet University (then Gallaudet College) in Washington, D.C. Dr. Elstad, who obtained a Master's degree from Gallaudet in 1923 and two honorary degrees later in his life, presided over an important period of Gallaudet's history, which came to be called the "Elstad Expansion Era," when Gallaudet achieved accreditation (1957) and was significantly expanded, both in terms of enrollment and the number and capacity of the buildings on campus.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, July 30, 2016
2. Leonard M. Elstad Marker
The marker can be seen mounted to the front of the auditorium between two of the columns.
3. Leonard M. Elstad
Courtesy Gallaudet University
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 403 times since then and 30 times this year. Last updated on November 26, 2021, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 6, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
