Capitol Hill in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
John W. Harrod
April 3, 1941 - August 23, 2010
Market 5 Gallery and Kuumba Center
at Eastern Market
1973-2008
John Harrod directed Market 5 Gallery and the Kuumba Center after Mayor Walter E. Washington started a neighborhood arts initiative in each ward of the city. John Harrod established a facility for the comprehensive artistic expression, including poetry readings, dance performances, and theater productions, as well as a workspace for artists, musicians and theater troupes.
Market 5 Gallery served as an exhibitor of work by aspiring youth and local and international artists. The popularity of the weekend arts and crafts festivals and Sunday flea markets attracted vendors and customers from across the metropolitan area and beyond. John Harrod's work resulted in the longest surviving neighborhood art center in the city.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1973.
Location. 38° 53.223′ N, 76° 59.791′ W. Marker is in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Capitol Hill. Marker is on North Carolina Avenue Southeast west of 7th Street Southeast, on the right when traveling east. On the north side of Eastern Market. Touch for map. Marker is at or
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Eastern Market (within shouting distance of this marker); Meet You At the Market (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); "The Maples" (approx. 0.2 miles away); Edge of the Row (approx. 0.2 miles away); Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church (approx. ¼ mile away); At the Crossroads (approx. ¼ mile away); A Fine House In the Woods (approx. ¼ mile away); The Furies House (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southeast Washington.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 213 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 10, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
