Navy Yard in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
National Museum of the U.S. Navy
Washington Navy Yard
— Formerly: the Naval Gun Factory's 'Breech Mechanism & Gun Shop' —
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, March 4, 2012
1. National Museum of the U.S. Navy Marker
lower panel, above doorway
upper panel
Extended 297 Feet, 1899
Rear Admiral Charles O’Neil,
Chief of Bureau of Ordnance
Comdr. E. C. Pendleton, U.S.N.,
Supt. Naval Gun Factory
Erected by U.S. Navy Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Military • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 38° 52.378′ N, 76° 59.719′ W. Marker is in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Navy Yard. Marker is on Sicard Street Southeast east of Paulding Street Southeast, on the left when traveling east. Panels are above the main entrance on the south face of Building 76, formerly the Breech Mechanism & Gun Shop of the Naval Gun Factory/Washington Navy Yard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 736 Sicard Street Southeast, Washington Navy Yard DC 20374, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Willard Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of U. S. Experimental Model Basin 1898 - 1955 (within shouting distance of this marker); Marine Railway - Experimental Model Basin
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Additional keywords. Building 76; Washington Navy Yard; Willard Park; formerly, the "Naval Gun Factory"; "Navy Memorial Museum"; Adm. Arleigh Burke.
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, March 4, 2012
2. National Museum of the U.S. Navy Marker: close-up of upper panel
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, March 4, 2012
3. National Museum of the U.S. Navy
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, April 28, 2012
4. Plaque in vestibule at entrance to National Museum of the U.S. Navy (formerly; Navy Memorial Museum)
Navy Memorial Museum
The Navy Memorial Museum was established in 1961 upon the recommendation of the Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Arleigh Burke. On display are artifacts and memorabilia from the historical collection of the United States Navy, the Naval Historical Foundation, and the donations of generous individuals. Permanent exhibits trace the history of the U.S. Navy from the Revolution to the present. Rotating exhibits display new acquisitions and selections from the Navy’s curatorial collection to highlight specific topics and events.
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2012, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 653 times since then and 14 times this year. Last updated on October 5, 2015, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. Photos: 1. submitted on March 7, 2012, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 2, 3. submitted on March 8, 2012, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 4. submitted on May 12, 2012, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
