Old Town in Alexandria, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
In Memory of Captain Ryan Wojtanowski
1953 to 2016
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 10, 2019
1. In Memory of Captain Ryan Wojtanowski Marker
Increasing depth racing the concluding plot
Erasing the physical details of the recent narrative
Leaving only softened shapes and relative positions
And as the end obliterating even that fundamental relationship
A memory blizzard
A respite
A clean white slate.
"End With Snow," The Lyric, Winter 2017
Master Mariner, river boat captain, fisherman and musician; Alexandria Poet Laureate and member of both the Environmental Policy and the Waterfront Commissions; and advocate for an Alexandria shoreline that protects the river's ecology and maintains public access.
Captain Ry adored his wife and partner of 45 years, loved dogs, and lived by his credo, "Nuthin' beats fun."
Erected by City of Alexandria, Virginia.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Arts, Letters, Music • Environment • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, The City of Alexandria series list.
Location. 38° 47.978′ N, 77° 2.384′ W. Marker is in Alexandria, Virginia. It is in Old Town. It can be
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Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area and in Northern Virginia. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Shipyard Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Windmill Hill (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Alexandria Waterfront (about 600 feet away); Wilkes Street Tunnel (about 700 feet away); African American Neighborhoods in the Civil War (about 800 feet away); Shipbuilding at Point Lumley (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Alexandria Ford Plant (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named The Earliest Inhabitants (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alexandria.
Other markers no longer nearby. The Alexandria Ford Plant (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The Earliest Inhabitants (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 10, 2019
2. In Memory of Captain Ryan Wojtanowski Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 10, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 406 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 10, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
