Cleveland Park in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Mary Day and the Washington Ballet
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 7, 2018
1. Mary Day and the Washington Ballet Marker
Founded by Mary Day and her teacher, Lisa Gardner, in 1944, the Washington School of Ballet has grown from one studio on the first floor of this corner building into the headquarters of the Washington Ballet. The Washington Ballet is comprised of a nationally and internationally acclaimed school, a first-class professional dance company, that has toured the world, and an innovative outreach program that contributes to the cultural life of Washington, DC. Miss Day retired in 2003 and died in 2006 at the age of 96. Her quotation follows: "My wish for America is for each individual to find fulfillment and happiness through the arts."
Erected by Cultural Tourism DC. (Marker Number 13.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Charity & Public Work • Education • Women. In addition, it is included in the DC, Art on Call series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1944.
Location. 38° 56.235′ N, 77° 4.419′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Cleveland Park. Marker is at the intersection of Porter Street Northwest and Wisconsin Avenue
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Evalyn Walsh McLean and the Hope Diamond (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 3700 Quebec Street Northwest (about 400 feet away); Friendship Estate (about 500 feet away); Flower (about 700 feet away); The Highlands (about 800 feet away); Rosedale (approx. ¼ mile away); Cathedral Heights Business District (approx. ¼ mile away); Map (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
Also see . . . The Washington Ballet. (Submitted on January 7, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 7, 2018
2. Mary Day and the Washington Ballet Marker
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 7, 2018
3. Mary Day and the Washington Ballet Marker
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 7, 2018
4. The Washington Ballet
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www.washingtonballet.org
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 7, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 255 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 7, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
