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

Functioning as the Navy's First Research and Development Center

Innovation

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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 26, 2019

1. Functioning as the Navy's First Research and Development Center Marker

Inscription. The Navy has a treasured aeronautical history. Important early activities included the first shipboard catapult test in 1912, the establishment of the world's largest wind tunnel by the Navy's Aerodynamics Laboratory, and the large wooden scale models tested during World War I. In 1939, the Navy's Aerodynamics Laboratory outgrew their space and was relocated.

Erected by Naval History and Heritage Command.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Science & Medicine • War, World I. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.

Location. 38° 52.582′ N, 76° 59.607′ W. Marker is in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Navy Yard. Marker is on M Street Southeast east of 9th Street Southeast, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 901 M Street Southeast, Washington Navy Yard DC 20374, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Functioning as the Nation's First Proving Ground (within shouting distance of this marker); Receiving Honored Servicemembers and Dignitaries (within shouting distance of this marker); Second Officer's House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Serving as a Temporary Federal Prison (about 400 feet away); Latrobe Gate - Tingey House

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(about 400 feet away); The Washington Navy Yard (about 400 feet away); Washington Navy Yard: Maker of Weapons (about 500 feet away); Leutze Park Gun Collection (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southeast Washington.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 26, 2019

2. Functioning as the Navy's First Research and Development Center Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 114 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 26, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.