Brookland in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Charles Richard Drew Memorial Bridge
Dr. Charles Richard Drew
1904-1950
esteemed citizen
of the
District of Columbia
athlete, scholar, surgeon, and
scientist whose discoveries in
blood preservation saved
thousands of lives.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Bridges & Viaducts • Science & Medicine • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Historically Black Colleges and Universities series list.
Location. 38° 56.022′ N, 76° 59.686′ W. Marker is in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Brookland. Marker is on Michigan Avenue Northeast east of 7th Street Northeast, on the left when traveling west. Marker is mounted at the west end of the bridge, on the south side Jersey wall, just east of 7th Street and across Michigan Avenue from the southeastern edge of the Catholic University of America campus. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 801 Michigan Avenue Northeast, Washington DC 20017, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Father Michael J. McGivney (approx. 0.2 miles away); History of the Catholic University Law School (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Jackson H. Gerhart House (approx. ¼ mile away); Sterling A. Brown Residence (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Poet's House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lois Mailou Jones Residence (approx. 0.4 miles away); Dr. Justine Bayard Ward (approx. 0.4 miles away); Fort Bunker Hill (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northeast Washington.
More about this marker. The marker is best viewed traveling west across the bridge while stopped at the traffic light. It is accessible to pedestrians only at considerable risk.
Also see . . .
1. Charles R. Drew. (Submitted on March 16, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
2. Red Gold: The Epic Story of Blood. (Submitted on March 16, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
Additional keywords. Red Cross, Howard University
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 9,184 times since then and 98 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 16, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 3, 4. submitted on July 30, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 5. submitted on March 16, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 6. submitted on April 1, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. • Christopher Busta-Peck was the editor who published this page.