Judiciary Square in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Embassy of Canada, Washington, DC
— "Spirit of Haida Gwaii" —
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, September 9, 2012
1. Embassy of Canada Marker
On April 28, 1988, the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney, Prime Minister of Canada, dedicated this building to peace and friendship between Canada and the United-States .
Le 28 Avril 1988, le Très Honorable Brian Mulroney, Premier Ministre du Canada, a dédié cet édifice à la paix et à l’amitié entre le Canada et les États-Unis.
Erected 1988 by Government of Canada.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Buildings • Peace. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1950.
Location. 38° 53.556′ N, 77° 1.085′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Judiciary Square. Marker can be reached from Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest (Alternate U.S. 1) east of 6th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west. Inscription is on the southeast corner pillar of the embassy building facing the John Marshall Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 501 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, 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. Chief Justice John Marshall (within shouting distance of this marker); John Marshall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Washington City Spring (about 300 feet away); Pennsylvania Avenue
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Also see . . . Spirit of Haida Gwaii, the Black Canoe. (Submitted on September 9, 2012, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
Additional keywords. First Nations; Haida; Bill Reid, sculptor.
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, September 9, 2012
2. Embassy of Canada Marker
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, August 4, 2012
3. Embassy of Canada - viewed from the John Marshall Park with Pennsylvania Ave. in the background
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, August 19, 2012
4. Embassy of Canada concourse viewed from Pennsylvania Avenue with
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, August 4, 2012
5. Description of the "Spirit of Haida Gwaii" - in French and English
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, August 4, 2012
6. "Spirit of Haida Gwaii"
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, September 9, 2012
7. Embassy of Canada in Washington, DC: Dedicated to "peace and friendship", 1988
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, September 9, 2012
8. The Embassy of Canada in Washington, DC - viewed from across Pennsylvania Ave.
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, August 4, 2012
9. Embassy of Canada - viewed from across C Street with the John Marshall Park in foreground
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, August 4, 2012
10. The "Spirit of Haida Gwaii" by the Haida sculptor, Bill Reid
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2012, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 817 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on September 9, 2012, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
