Smithsonian National Zoo in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Book That Brought a Dinosaur to Life
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 17, 2017
1. The Book That Brought a Dinosaur to Life Marker
In 1956, author Oliver Butterworth brought a dinosaur to life, thrilling millions of readers with his tale. In The Enormous Egg, 12-year old Nate Twitchell spotted an egg unlike any other on his family farm. A few weeks after Nate's discovery, out hatched a tiny triceratops.
Under Nate's care, the dinosaur Uncle Beazleynamed after Nate's great, great unclemoved from the Twitchell farm in New Hampshire to the "National Museum" in Washington and eventually to the Zoo. And there Beazley stayed "for a long, long time."
Erected by Smithsonian Institution.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1956.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 38° 55.724′ N, 77° 2.858′ W. Marker was in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It was in Smithsonian National Zoo. It was on Olmsted Walk. On the grounds of the Smithsonian National Zoological Garden. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 3001 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington
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Regionally, this marker was in the Washington Metropolitan Area. It was also in the American Northeast, in the Upper South, in the Mid-Atlantic, in the Tidewater, and in the Chesapeake Bay Region. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, 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 location: A Fiberglass Film Star (here, next to this marker); A Book Brings A Dinosaur To Life (a few steps from this marker); Olmsted Walk (within shouting distance of this marker); How to Drink Coffee and Save Birds (within shouting distance of this marker); Prairie Dogs (within shouting distance of this marker); Bald Eagle (within shouting distance of this marker); Lions and Tigers (within shouting distance of this marker); Ostrich / Domestic Horse (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
Another marker is no longer nearby. A Hollywood Legend at the Zoo? (was a few steps from this marker but
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 17, 2017
2. The Book That Brought a Dinosaur to Life Marker with Uncle Beazley
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has been replaced by the linked marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 17, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 396 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 17, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
