Brookland in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Charles Richard Drew Memorial Bridge
Photographed by Richard E. Miller, March 12, 2008
1. Charles Richard Drew Memorial Bridge Marker
Dr. Charles Richard Drew
1904-1950
esteemed citizen
of the
District of Columbia
athlete, scholar, surgeon, and
scientist whose discoveries in
blood preservation saved
thousands of lives.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Bridges & Viaducts • Science & Medicine • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Historically Black Colleges and Universities series list.
Location. 38° 56.022′ N, 76° 59.686′ W. Marker is in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Brookland. It is on Michigan Avenue Northeast east of 7th Street Northeast, on the left when traveling west. Marker is mounted at the west end of the bridge, on the south side Jersey wall, just east of 7th Street and across Michigan Avenue from the southeastern edge of the Catholic University of America campus. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 801 Michigan Avenue Northeast, Washington DC 20017, 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: O'Connell Square (approx. 0.2 miles away); Father Michael J. McGivney (approx. 0.2 miles away); History of the Catholic University Law School
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More about this marker. The marker is best viewed traveling west across the bridge while stopped at the traffic light. It is accessible to pedestrians only at considerable risk.
Also see . . .
1. Charles R. Drew. (Submitted on March 16, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
2. Red Gold: The Epic Story of Blood. (Submitted on March 16, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
Additional keywords. Red Cross, Howard University
Photographed by Richard E. Miller, March 12, 2008
2. Michigan Avenue, west end of Charles Richard Drew Memorial Bridge.
Marker is atop the Jersey wall on the extreme right of this photo.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 30, 2016
3. Charles Richard Drew Memorial Bridge Marker
The marker is unfortunately placed, caution should be taken if closer viewing is desired.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 30, 2016
4. Charles Richard Drew Memorial Bridge Marker
A view of the reverse of the marker, with the Martin Maloney Chemical Laboratory of the Catholic University of America to the far left.
Photographed by Richard E. Miller, March 13, 2008
5. Viewed from the east - parking area at the Brookline-CUA metro rail station.
Bridge crosses over railroad right-of-way; tower of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception visible in backrground.
Photographed by Wikipedia
6. Dr. Charles Richard Drew
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 9,808 times since then and 85 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 16, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 3, 4. submitted on July 30, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 5. submitted on March 16, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 6. submitted on April 1, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. • Christopher Busta-Peck was the editor who published this page.
