Federal Triangle in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Daniel Patrick Moynihan Place
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, October 23, 2011
1. Daniel Patrick Moynihan Place Marker - viewed from the north
Daniel Patrick Moynihan wrote the Guiding Principles for Federal Architecture and the proposal for the redevelopment of Pennsylvania Avenue, which President John F. Kennedy proclaimed on May 23, 1962.
He served in the cabinet or sub-cabinet of four successive Presidents, the only person in American history to have done so. He was United States Ambassador to India and later to the United Nations. He served four terms as United States Senator from New York (1977-2001), sponsoring the legislation that created the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center.
Federal buildings should “provide visual testimony to the dignity of the American Government.”
“The development of an official style must be avoided. Design must flow from the architectural profession to the Government, and not vice versa. Where possible, buildings should be located so as to permit a generous development of landscape.
“It should be our object to meet the test of Pericles’ evocation to the Athenians… ‘We do not imitate-for we are a model to others.’” Guiding Principles for Federal Architecture, 1962.
Pennsylvania Avenue is “The
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The city George Washington conceived “was not intended to be completed in the life of one administration, or one generation.” As “the Capital of a great nation: building it would become the work of the nation.”
"Pennsylvania Avenue should be lively, friendly, and inviting, as well as dignified and impressive.” The Redevelopment of Pennsylvania, 1962.
Erected by The Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation (PADC).
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #35 John F. Kennedy series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 23, 1962.
Location. 38° 53.707′ N, 77° 1.773′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Federal Triangle. Marker is on Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest east of 13th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east. Marker is on the Federal Triangle, on the pedestrian walkway (extension of 13th Street Northwest),
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, October 23, 2011
2. Daniel Patrick Moynihan Place Marker - viewed from the south
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Western Plaza, Pennsylvania Avenue (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Brigadier General Casimir Pulaski (about 300 feet away); Flags of the World (about 300 feet away); Marion Barry, Jr. (about 400 feet away); Arts and Artists (about 400 feet away); Freedom Plaza (about 400 feet away); Appointed Rounds (about 400 feet away); The John A. Wilson Building (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
Also see . . .
1. Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on July 5, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Daniel Patrick Moynihan. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on November 19, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
3. Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on November 19, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
Additional keywords. Urban planning; Federal Triangle; Ariel Rios Federal Building
via Wikipedia, 1976
3. Daniel Patrick Moynihan
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, October 23, 2011
4. Daniel Patrick Moynihan Place - viewed from Pennsylvania Avenue -
Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 16, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,047 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 19, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 3. submitted on July 5, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 4. submitted on November 19, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
