Columbia Heights in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Elder Spirit
Everyday People Columbia Heights Art on Call
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 9, 2018
Youth from the Latin American Youth Center - Art + Media House used cameras and microphones to explore the changing faces of Columbia Heights’ people and places. Collaborating with community artists, youth researched neighborhood history, interviewed residents, and uncovered what Columbia Heights means to them today. See the neighborhood through the eyes of these youth. Then look around you and take in the face of Columbia Heights from where you stand. Celebrate the people of Columbia Heights -- both longtime and newer residents, elders and the young -- that add to the vitality and vibrancy of this community.
Take a minute and listen to the neighborhood.
You can reach our Stories on Call by dialing: 1-800-321-2474, and then press #9.
Art on Call
Erected by Cultural Tourism DC.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Hispanic Americans. In addition, it is included in the DC, Art on Call series list.
Location. 38° 56.059′ N, 77° 2.182′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Columbia Heights. Marker is at the intersection of 16th Street Northwest and Meridian Place Northwest, on the right when traveling north on 16th Street Northwest. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3505 16th Street Northwest, Washington DC 20010, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Growing Strong (within shouting distance of this marker); Avenue of Churches (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Stephen & the Incarnation Episcopal Church (about 500 feet away); Village Life (about 700 feet away); Casualties Arriving at Mount Pleasant General Hospital, May 1864 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mount Pleasant: The Immigrants' Journey (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sacred Heart Academy (approx. 0.2 miles away); Community Builders (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 9, 2018
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 9, 2018
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 11, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 185 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 11, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.