Georgetown in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Duvall Foundry
1050-30th Street, N.W.
Built between 1856 and 1866 as a machine shop by William T. Duvall, the Foundry is typical of commercial structures of that period. Duvall purchased the land from Thomas Beall, a grandson of Ninian Beall who was one of Georgetown's first settlers in the early 1700's.
After 1870, the Foundry housed a variety of businesses. One of the most unusual was a veterinary hospital which cared for the mules used on the C & O Canal.
Restoration of the Foundry by 1055 Thomas Jefferson Associates took place between 1973 and 1976. The building was temporarily moved 80 feet south to allow construction of a new foundation.
AS it stands today, the Foundry is testimony of a bygone era, complementing the C & O Canal National Park and offering visitors a pleasant stop in historic Georgetown.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Chesapeake and Ohio (C&O) Canal series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.
Location. 38° 54.235′ N, 77°
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. William O. Douglas (within shouting distance of this marker); Georgetown Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Georgetown and the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal (within shouting distance of this marker); Mule Power (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); At All Hours (about 300 feet away); Creating a National Park (about 300 feet away); M Street - A Road Well Traveled (about 400 feet away); The Georgetown House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 172 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 29, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
