Federal Triangle in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The John A. Wilson Building
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, March 18, 2008
1. The John A. Wilson Building Marker
The John A. Wilson Building is the headquarters of the local government that serves the nearly 600,000 citizens who call the Nation's capital their home. The Mayor and the 13-member Council, elected by residents of the District of Columbia, oversee all functions similar to those of city, county and state governments across America. Dedicated as the District Building on July 4, 1908, it was renamed in 1998 for John A. Wilson, a former Council chairman. The marble and granite Beaux Artes style building was designed, after a national competition, by the Philadelphia architectural firm of Cope and Stewardson. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. An extensive restoration and expansion with a contemporary six-floor addition designed by the architectural firm of Shalom Baranes Associates was completed in 2001.
For much of its history the District was governed by three commissioners appointed by the President of the United States. In 1973 the Congress enacted the District of Columbia Home Act that gave residents the right to elect the Mayor and Council yet maintained congressional jurisdiction over the District. The struggle for increased home rule and voting rights continues today for residents of the Nation's capital who pay federal taxes but, unlike other Americans, have no voting representation
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Erected 2003 by Government of the District of Columbia.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Government & Politics. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1863.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 38° 53.725′ N, 77° 1.879′ W. Marker was in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It was in Federal Triangle. Marker could be reached from Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, 0.1 miles east of 14th Street Northwest (U.S. 1). Marker is visible from the sidewalk, just east of the building's main entrance. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 1350 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington DC 20004, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Washington, DC: Capital and City (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named The John A. Wilson Building (a few steps from this marker); Alexander Robey Shepherd (within shouting distance of this marker); Marion Barry, Jr. (within shouting distance of this marker); The Great Seal of the United States (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Washington Post (about 300 feet away); Western Plaza, Pennsylvania Avenue
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, March 18, 2008
2. The John A. Wilson Building
Viewed from Freedom Plaza in the center of Pennsylvania Avenue.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has been replaced with the linked marker which has an updated inscription.
Also see . . .
1. Wikipedia entry for the John A. Wilson Building. (Submitted on October 18, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
2. Wikipedia entry for Alexander Robey ("Boss") Shepherd. A statue of Shepherd stands outside the NW corner of the Wilson Building. See below picture. (Submitted on October 18, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
3. John Augustus Wilson. (Submitted on June 6, 2013, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
Additional keywords. Alexander R. Shepherd.
Photographed By University of Maryland, Eastern Shore
3. John August Wilson
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, December 28, 2015
4. MCMIV
(1904)
The John A. Wilson Building
(1904)
The John A. Wilson Building
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, March 18, 2008
5. Freedom Plaza, 14th and Pennsylvania, NW.
John A. Wilson Building, center right.
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, July 13, 2008
6. Alexander R. "Boss" Shepherd (1835-1902),
Statue of "The Father of Modern Washington" outside the NW corner of the Wilson Bldg.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 22, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,821 times since then and 49 times this year. Last updated on June 6, 2013, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 22, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 3. submitted on June 6, 2013, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 4. submitted on January 1, 2016, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 5. submitted on March 22, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 6. submitted on October 18, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
