Glover Park in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Dischord Records
Born on Beecher
| | 1980 | |
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 27, 2018
1. "Dischord Records"
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Dischord Records is a Washington, D.C. independent record label born right here on Beecher Street in 1980. The label focuses on the independent punk music scene in the Washington area and offers musicians an alternative to major labels. By empowering local musicians who would not otherwise have an outlet for their music, Dischord Records has created a powerful community around its label, and a strong music scene in the metropolitan area.
Glover Park Artist: Jarrett Ferrier, Beecher Street NW
Erected 2009 by Cultural Tourism DC.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the DC, Art on Call series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1980.
Location. 38° 55.3′ N, 77° 4.566′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Glover Park. It is at the intersection of Beecher Street Northwest and Huidikoper Place Northwest on Beecher Street Northwest. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3847 Beecher St Northwest, Washington DC 20007, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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 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 marker: Herbert R. Morgan (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Charles Carroll Glover (approx. 0.2 miles
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Also see . . .
1. Glover Park Citizens Association. (Submitted on January 27, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)
2. Dischord Records. (Submitted on January 27, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)
3. Dischord Records. (Submitted on January 27, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)
4. Art on Call Takes Glover Park History to the Street. (Submitted on January 27, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 27, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 1,065 times since then and 70 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 27, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
