Smithsonian National Zoo in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

A Book Brings A Dinosaur To Life

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 22, 2021

1. A Book Brings A Dinosaur To Life Marker

Inscription.
In 1956, author Oliver Butterworth brought a dinosaur to life thrilling millions of readers with his tale. In The Enormous Egg, 12-year old Nate Twitchell spots an egg unlike any other on his family farm. A few weeks after Nate's discovery, out hatches a tiny triceratops.

Under Nate's care, the dinosaur he named after his great-great-uncle grows and grows. When Uncle Beazley outgrows the Twitchell farm in New Hampshire, he moves to the "National Museum" in Washington, and eventually to the Zoo. And there Beazley stayed "for a long, long time."

Erected by Smithsonian Institution.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1956.

Location. 38° 55.734′ N, 77° 2.862′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Smithsonian National Zoo. Marker is on Olmsted Walk, 0.2 miles west of North Road, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington DC 20008, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A Fiberglass Film Star (a few steps from this marker); How to Drink Coffee and Save Birds (within shouting distance of this marker); Bald Eagle

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Maned Wolf / Przewalski's Horse (within shouting distance of this marker); Ostrich / Domestic Horse (within shouting distance of this marker); Prairie Dogs (within shouting distance of this marker); Lions and Tigers (within shouting distance of this marker); The O-Line (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.

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Additional keywords. children's literature

A Book Brings A Dinosaur To Life marker with Uncle Beazley image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 22, 2021

2. A Book Brings A Dinosaur To Life marker with Uncle Beazley

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 82 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 22, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.