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

1922

Transportation Walk

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

1. 1922 Marker

Inscription. William and Frank Fageol manufacture the Safety Coach, the first purpose-built bus, for inter-city travel. In 1927, their Twin Coach, the first dual-motored streetcar type urban transit bus, uses the whole length to carry passengers.

Erected by U.S. Department of Transportation.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the D.C. - Transportation Walk series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1922.

Location. 38° 52.582′ N, 77° 0.185′ W. Marker is in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Navy Yard. Marker is on M Street Southeast west of 2nd Place Southeast, on the right when traveling east. 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. Taxiway Guidance Sign / Crossing Gate and Flashing Light Signal / Channel Marking Buoy (here, next to this marker); 1923 (a few steps from this marker); 1926 (a few steps from this marker); Ship's Propeller / Airplane Propeller / Truck Wheel (a few steps from this marker); 1932 (a few steps from this marker); 1900 / 1920

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(a few steps from this marker); 1911 (a few steps from this marker); 1919 (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southeast Washington.

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

2. 1922 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 150 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 2, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.