Foggy Bottom in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
In Memory of Richard Lucien Quigley, Phar. D., '90, and Elizabeth Carpenter Quigley
by their daughter Elizabeth Quigley MacNamee
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 4, 2023
1. In Memory of Richard Lucien Quigley, Phar. D., '90, and Elizabeth Carpenter Quigley Marker
"Quigley's" at Twenty First and G Streets held a special place in university life. For a generation, the courtly presence, friendliness and human sympathy of its founder made his pharmacy an oasis of refreshment, sociability, and goodwill which will remain in the ever green memory and affection of the university community.
Erected by Elizabeth Quigley MacNamee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine.
Location. 38° 53.883′ N, 77° 2.79′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Foggy Bottom. It is on 21st Street Northwest just south of G Street Northwest, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 620 21st St NW, Washington DC 20036, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Lenthall Houses (within shouting distance of this marker); David A. Clarke (within shouting distance of this marker); Here, at 2023 G Street, N.W., in 1912, The George Washington University (within shouting distance of this marker); A Sustainable Vision (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Remembering Dr. Dorothy Height (about 300 feet away); Announcement of the Atomic Age (about 400 feet away); Edward Teller (about 400 feet away); Professors Gate (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 6, 2021
2. In Memory of Richard Lucien Quigley, Phar. D., '90, and Elizabeth Carpenter Quigley Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, February 8, 2025
3. In Memory of Richard Lucien Quigley, Phar. D., '90, and Elizabeth Carpenter Quigley Marker
The marker is mounted to the west side of the building that was previously Quiqley's Pharmacy. The current occupant is a restaurant and its outside seating area blocks a direct view of the marker. The door seen here right of center would open almost directly onto a view of the marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 466 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 4, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on August 6, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on February 8, 2025, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
