Foggy Bottom in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The IMF
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. It 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
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Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Upper South, in the Mid-Atlantic, in the Tidewater, and in the Chesapeake Bay Region. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
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 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)
3. Cornerstone to the right of the entrance
International
Monetary Fund
Phase I
1973
Phase II
1983
Phase III
1998
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 631 times since then and 21 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.
