Penn Quarter in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Restoration of 800 F Street

Photographed by Bill Pfingsten, November 5, 2011

1. The Restoration of 800 F Street Marker

Inscription. These five landmark buildings on the 800 block of F Street have been restored by Douglas Jamel in conjunction with the International Spy Museum. Erected between 1875 and 1892, the structures are fine examples of Victorian commercial architecture and are typical of Washington's old downtown at the end of the 19th century. In the 1990s they fell into complete disrepair and were threatened with demolition. Due to careful restoration, the buildings again play a major role in the life of the city.

Erected by International Spy Museum and Douglas Development.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1875.

Location. 38° 53.827′ N, 77° 1.427′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in the Penn Quarter. It is at the intersection of F Street Northwest and 9th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east on F Street Northwest. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 800 F Street Northwest, Washington DC 20004, 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: Roy Lichtenstein (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Roy Lichtenstein (within shouting distance of this marker); Abraham Lincoln Walked Here

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Patent Office Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); General Post Office (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named John Wilkes Booth's Escape (about 300 feet away); Discover DC / Gallery Place (about 400 feet away); The Chinese Hackberry Tree (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.

Other markers no longer nearby. Abraham Lincoln Walked Here (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); John Wilkes Booth’s Escape (was about 300 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Also see . . . International Spy Museum website. (Submitted on March 18, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)

Additional keywords. Urban renewal

The Restoration of 800 F Street Marker photo, close up<br> - F Street circa 1900 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Richard E. Miller, March 5, 2010

2. The Restoration of 800 F Street Marker photo, close up
- F Street circa 1900

The Restoration of 800 F Street Marker, corner of F and 9th Streets image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Richard E. Miller, March 7, 2010

3. The Restoration of 800 F Street Marker, corner of F and 9th Streets

- site of the International Spy Museum, formerly known as the Warder Building.

Restored Block - Corner of F and 8th. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Pfingsten, November 5, 2011

4. Restored Block - Corner of F and 8th.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 31, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 12, 2010, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,652 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 19, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2, 3. submitted on March 12, 2010, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 4. submitted on November 19, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.