Hillbrook in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Howard D. Woodson Residence
4918 Fitch Place, NE
— African American Heritage Trail, Washington DC —
Howard Dilworth Woodson (1877-1962), a Pittsburgh native, arrived in Washington in 1907 to work as a structural engineer in the Office of the Supervising Architect, U.S. Department of the Treasury. One of the first African American professionals to serve in that office, he remained until 1943. As an independent architect, Woodson designed numerous buildings around the city, including this house for his family and the next three on this block. He also worked in partnership with architects George Alonzo Ferguson and Roscoe Ingersoll Vaughn.
Woodson is equally remembered for his community activism, which included founding several civic organizations as well as advocating for services and infrastructure improvements for Far Northeast Washington neighborhoods.
Erected by Cultural Tourism DC.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Architecture • Charity & Public Work • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the African American Heritage Trail series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.
Location. 38° 53.781′ N, 76° 55.889′ W. Marker is in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Hillbrook. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. From Rural to Residential (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lederer Gardens (about 700 feet away); Dr. Nannie Helen Burroughs (approx. 0.2 miles away); In Memory of Nannie Helen Burroughs (approx. 0.2 miles away); National Training School for Women and Girls / Nannie Helen Burroughs (approx. 0.2 miles away); The School of the Three Bs (approx. 0.2 miles away); A Whirl on the Ferris Wheel (approx. ¼ mile away); Watts Going On (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northeast Washington.
Also see . . . Howard D. Woodson Residence, African American Heritage Trail. Profile for the house on Cultural Tourism DC's site (Submitted on December 3, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 3, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 440 times since then and 76 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 3, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
