The National Mall in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Before the National Air and Space Museum opened
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 28, 2017
1. Before the National Air and Space Museum opened Marker
Erected by Smithsonian Institution Archives.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1976.
Location. 38° 53.297′ N, 77° 1.504′ W. Marker is in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in The National Mall. Marker can be reached from Independence Avenue Southwest west of 7th Street Southwest, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 950 Independence Avenue Southwest, Washington DC 20560, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Spencer Fullerton Baird (within shouting distance of this marker); Andrew Jackson Downing (within shouting distance of this marker); Andrew Jackson Downing Urn (within shouting distance of this marker); The Fountain Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Enid A. Haupt Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); A Common Language (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Enid A. Haupt Garden
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 28, 2017
2. Before the National Air and Space Museum opened Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 202 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 28, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
