Downtown in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
February 25, 2020
1. Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Marker
has been designated
a
National Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance
in commemorating the history of the
United States of America
National Park Service
1974
From 1910 to 1948 it served as the first headquarters of The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. It was endowed by Andrew Carnegie to "Hasten the abolition of international war."
The townhouse was built in 1860 for Dr. Peter Parker founder of medical missions in China who occupied the building 1861-1888. He was the U.S. minister to China 1855-57.
The Bureau of Pan American Republics which was the forerunner of the Pan American Union, was housed here 1888-1908.
Erected 1976 by The U.S. General Services Administration.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Government & Politics • Landmarks • Peace. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1974.
Location. 38° 53.938′ N, 77° 2.289′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Downtown. Marker is at the intersection
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Blair House (within shouting distance of this marker); In Honor of Leslie Coffelt (within shouting distance of this marker); General Comte Jean de Rochambeau Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Blair House (within shouting distance of this marker); Francis Preston Blair (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lee House (within shouting distance of this marker); First Home of the Reserve Officers Association (within shouting distance of this marker); State, War, and Navy Building (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
Photographed By Craig Swain, August 4, 2007
2. 700 Jackson Place
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 26, 2016
3. Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Marker
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 26, 2016
4. Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Marker
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 26, 2016
5. 700 Jackson Place
Credits. This page was last revised on April 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,927 times since then and 41 times this year. Last updated on July 11, 2010, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. Photos: 1. submitted on February 25, 2020. 2. submitted on December 15, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 11, 2016, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.
