Navy Yard in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

1958

Transportation Walk

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 1, 2019

1. 1958 Marker

Inscription. The Boeing 707 enters commercial service and an era of increased passenger travel begins. It is the first jet aircraft to provide commercial service carrying over 180 passengers.

Erected by U.S. Department of Transportation.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the D.C. - Transportation Walk series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1958.

Location. 38° 52.525′ N, 77° 0.199′ W. Marker is in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Navy Yard. Marker can be reached from New Jersey Avenue Southeast north of Tingey Street Southeast, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1200 New Jersey Avenue Southeast, Washington DC 20003, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1956 (here, next to this marker); 1947 (a few steps from this marker); Wright Brothers' 1903 Flyer / Lockheed Vega / P-51 Mustang Fighter / Bell-47 Flyer / Global Flyer (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named 1956 (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named 1956 (a few steps from this marker); Cantilever Bridge

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(a few steps from this marker); 1960 / 2000 (a few steps from this marker); USS Sequoia / USS Memphis / Skipjack / Canal Barge / USS Constitution (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southeast Washington.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 15, 2018

2. 1958 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 15, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 128 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 1, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on January 15, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.