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

The IMF

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 15, 2017

1. The IMF Marker

Inscription. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) promotes cooperation among its member countries on monetary and economic matters. The IMF was established at a conference held at Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, on July 1-22, 1944. Nearly all countries of the world are now members.

The cornerstone to the right of the entrance marks the three stages of construction of this headquarters building. Behind it are two time capsules, one from the 1958 headquarters building and one sealed in 1995. The cornerstone of the earlier building is located to the left.

Erected 1995.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Time Capsules series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 1, 1944.

Location. 38° 53.923′ N, 77° 2.625′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Foggy Bottom. Marker is on 19th Street Northwest north of G Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south. On the grounds of the IMF Building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 700 19th Street Northwest, Washington DC 20431, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Union Engine House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The United Church / Die Vereinigte Kirche (about 400 feet

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away); George Washington (about 400 feet away); Alexander Ray House (about 500 feet away); Mabel Nelson Thurston Hall (about 500 feet away); Here, at 2023 G Street, N.W., in 1912, The George Washington University (about 600 feet away); Union Methodist Church (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named George Washington (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 15, 2017

2. The IMF Marker

Cornerstone to the right of the entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0)

3. Cornerstone to the right of the entrance

International
Monetary Fund

Phase I
1973

Phase II
1983

Phase III
1998

The IMF Cornerstone to the left of the entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 20, 2017

4. The IMF Cornerstone to the left of the entrance

International
Monetary Fund

1958

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 286 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 15, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 4. submitted on December 20, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.