Federal Triangle in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The John A. Wilson Building
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1. The John A. Wilson Building Marker
The John A. Wilson Building is the headquarters of the local government that serves over 600,000 citizens who call the nation's capital their home. The Mayor and the 13-member Council, elected by the residents of the District of Columbia, oversee all functions similar to those of city, county and state governments across America.
Dedicated as the District Building on July 4, 1908, it was renamed in 1993 for John A. Wilson, a former City Chairman. The marble and granite Beaux Arts-style building was designed, after a national competition, by the Philadelphia architectural firm of Cope and Stewardson. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. An extensive restoration and expansion with a contemporary six-floor addition designed by the local architectural firm of Shalom Baranes Associates was completed in 2001.
For much of its history, the District of Columbia was governed by three Commissioners appointed by the President of the United States. In 1973 Congress enacted the District of Columbia Home Rule Act that gave residents the right to elect the Mayor and Council yet maintained
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Erected by The Government of the District of Columbia.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Architecture • Civil Rights • Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1908.
Location. 38° 53.722′ N, 77° 1.865′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Federal Triangle. It is on Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest just west of 13 1/2 Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington DC 20001, 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
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2. The John A. Wilson Building Marker
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Marion Barry, Jr. (a few steps from this marker); Washington, DC: Capital and City (within shouting distance of this marker); Alexander Robey Shepherd (within shouting distance of this marker); The Great Seal of the United States (within shouting distance of this marker); A Man with a Plan (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Western Plaza, Pennsylvania Avenue (about 300 feet away); The Washington Post (about 300 feet away); Brigadier General Casimir Pulaski (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
Another marker is no longer nearby. The John A. Wilson Building (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Regarding The John A. Wilson Building. Effectively, the Wilson Building serves as the territorial capitol building of the District of Columbia. Since the passing of the Organic Act of 1871, the District of Columbia is comprised of a single,
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3. The John A. Wilson Building
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has replaced the linked marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2023. This page has been viewed 383 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 15, 2023.
