Capitol Hill in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Lola Beaver Memorial Park
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, August 12, 2023
1. Lola Beaver Memorial Park Marker
Lola Beaver
1910 - 2006
Human and Animal Rights Advocate
Seamstress, Dancer, Choreographer
Owner - the Costume Studio
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Established by D.C. Council as
"Lola Beaver Memorial Park"
Designation Act of 2008, Law 17-267
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Civil Rights • Industry & Commerce • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.
Location. 38° 53.462′ N, 76° 59.63′ W. Marker is in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Capitol Hill. Marker is at the intersection of 9th Street Northeast and A Street Northeast, on the right when traveling south on 9th Street Northeast. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 821 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington DC 20002, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Carolina Theatre (approx. 0.2 miles away); Freedmen’s Memorial Monument to Abraham Lincoln (approx. 0.2 miles away); Home Theatre 1916-1951 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mary McLeod Bethune (approx. ¼ mile away); The Furies House (approx. 0.3 miles away); John W. Harrod (approx. 0.3 miles away); Eastern Market
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Capitol Hill History Project profile for Lola Beaver. The link includes a transcript of an oral history interview with Ms. Beaver. (Submitted on August 14, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)
2. News clip of Representative Norton at the park dedication. (Submitted on August 14, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, August 12, 2023
2. Lola Beaver Memorial Park Marker
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, August 12, 2023
3. Lola Beaver Memorial Park Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 69 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 14, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
