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

John J. Donovan, Jr.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 13, 2011

1. John J. Donovan, Jr. Marker

Inscription. This Plaque is Dedicated to
John J. Donovan, Jr. who was a leading figure in Washington, D.C. commercial real estate development for over three decades (mostly with Oliver Carr Companies) until his retirement in 2005. John directed the design and development for many of our city's finest Class A office buildings, with a special emphasis on those projects which incorporated and harmonized both historic and contemporary elements. Thus it is fitting that he be honored here in this exceptional building where, in collaboration with his great friend Douglas Jemal, he applied his expertise as he prepared to conclude his career.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 2005.

Location. 38° 53.857′ N, 77° 1.632′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in the Penn Quarter. It is on 11th Street Northwest near F Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 604 11th Street Northwest, Washington DC 20005, 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: The Woodward and Lothrop "Woodies" Colorization Project (within shouting distance of this marker); "Woodies" comes to F Street (about 300 feet away, measured

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in a direct line); a different marker also named The Woodward and Lothrop "Woodies" Colorization Project (about 300 feet away); Discover DC / Metro Center (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named The Woodward and Lothrop "Woodies" Colorization Project (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named The Woodward and Lothrop "Woodies" Colorization Project (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Discover DC / Metro Center (about 400 feet away); Bill W. and Dr. Bob (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.

Another marker is no longer nearby. "Woodies" comes to F Street (was about 300 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Building at 11th and F Streets image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 31, 2015

2. Building at 11th and F Streets

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 13, 2011

3. John J. Donovan, Jr. Marker

Looking north along 11th Street NW.

Building at 11th and F Streets, NW Washington D.C. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 31, 2015

4. Building at 11th and F Streets, NW Washington D.C.

The marker can be seen at the bottom right of the building.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 19, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,392 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 19, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 2. submitted on January 31, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on March 19, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 4. submitted on January 31, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.