Shaw in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Chris Pyrate + The Shay
Spaces for reflection and expression are paramount, and in the summer of 2020, our entrances at The Shay provided a spectacular canvas for expression by local artist Chris Pyrate.
Inspired by the words of Bob Marley and Ijeoma Oluo on racism, these murals extended from our buildings into the streetscape creating a new centerpiece in Shaw. Though the mural could not last forever, we are dedicated to preserving this remarkable artwork in our community indefinitely. We invite you to visit our concierge desk for a commemorative printout of the mural.
Erected by The Shay.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Civil Rights. A significant historical year for this entry is 2020.
Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 38° 54.987′ N, 77° 1.389′ W. Marker was in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It was in Shaw. It was on 8th Street Northwest south of Florida Avenue Northwest, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 1924 8th St NW, Washington DC 20001, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was in the Washington Metropolitan Area. It was also in the American Northeast, in the Upper South, in the Mid-Atlantic, in the Tidewater, and in the Chesapeake Bay Region. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: A different marker also named Chris Pyrate + The Shay (within shouting distance of this marker); Scurlock Studio Site
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Other markers no longer nearby. Armed Resistance (was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing); Griffith Stadium (was about 500 feet away but has been confirmed missing).
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. An identical marker can be found directly across the street.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 17, 2022
2. Chris Pyrate + The Shay Marker
The marker was on in the window at The Shay.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, February 1, 2025
3. Chris Pyrate + The Shay Marker Missing
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 274 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 17, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on February 2, 2025, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
