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

Urban Renewal

 
 
Urban Renewal Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 20, 2022
1. Urban Renewal Marker
Inscription. In 1945, the United State Redevelopment Land Agency was created, and its urban renewal efforts saw the displacement of 1,500 Southwest businesses and 23,000 Southwest residents.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & PoliticsIndustry & CommerceSettlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1945.
 
Location. 38° 52.591′ N, 77° 1.251′ W. Marker is in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Southwest Waterfront. It can be reached from Water Street Southwest south of Maine Avenue Southwest, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 652 Water St SW, Washington DC 20024, 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 is 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 marker: James Creek (a few steps from this marker); Wharves and Piers (within shouting distance of this marker); Jackie Kennedy (within shouting distance of this marker); Elvis Presley (within shouting distance of this marker); Gangplank Marina (within shouting distance of this marker); History of SW / Buzzard Point (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sunken Ships (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southwest Washington.
 
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Urban Renewal Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 20, 2022
2. Urban Renewal Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 20, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 224 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on August 20, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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