Southwest Waterfront in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Suggs Plaza

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 4, 2021

1. Suggs Plaza Marker

Inscription. Named in honor of Col. John J. Suggs, USAF (Ret.). As president of Tiber Island Cooperative Homes, Inc. and its predecessor Tiber Island Residents' Organization from 1979-1983, Col. Suggs and Dr. Joyce Cook, Vice-President, directed the difficult conversion of Tiber Island apartments into the present cooperative community.

Erected 1983 by Tiber Island Cooperative Homes, Inc.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 38° 52.534′ N, 77° 1.123′ W. Marker is in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Southwest Waterfront. Marker can be reached from M Street Southwest just west of 4th Street Southwest, on the right when traveling east. The plaque is on the fountain in the center of the plaze between that lies between the four towers on the block. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 430 M St SW, Washington DC 20024, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Thomas Law (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Barney House (about 400 feet away); Rooms With a View: An Idealistic Vision (about 400 feet away); Lewis House (about 400 feet away); Blending Old and New (about 500 feet away);

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Change on the Waterfront (about 500 feet away); New Town in the City (about 600 feet away); Thomas Law House (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southwest Washington.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 4, 2021

2. Suggs Plaza Marker

The West Tower of Tiber Island image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 4, 2021

3. The West Tower of Tiber Island

Tiber Island consists of four towers and a collection of townhouses. The towers are built in the Brutalist architectural style.

Additional plaque nearby image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 4, 2021

4. Additional plaque nearby

National Register of Historic Places plaque for Tiber Island image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 4, 2021

5. National Register of Historic Places plaque for Tiber Island

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 113 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 4, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.