Shaw in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
10th Street Gateway
Rhode Island Avenue, NW / South Entrance
This view visually re-establishes the 10th Street historic right of way and original element of the L'Enfant Plan of the City of Washington. The walkway is in the approximate location of the former street's east sidewalk.
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These buildings stood at the northeast corner of 10th St. and Rhode Island Ave., NW before demolition for construction of Shaw Junior High School. This photo was taken in September 1967.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1967.
Location. 38° 54.669′ N, 77° 1.556′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Shaw. Marker is at the intersection of Rhode Island Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29) and 10th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west on Rhode Island Avenue Northwest. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1005 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington DC 20001, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Squares 336, 337 & 364 (within shouting distance of this marker); Planning the Federal City (within shouting distance of this marker); Benjamin Banneker - A Man of Science (within shouting distance of this marker); The City & The Stars (within shouting distance
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 23, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 118 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 25, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
