Foggy Bottom in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Home of the Pan American Union
the international organization of the twenty one American Republics
Erected 1908 – 1910
through the munificence of Andrew Carnegie
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Elihu Root
Secretary of State and
Chairman of the Governing Board
Albert Kelsey and Paul P.Cret
Architects
John Barrett, Director
Francisco J. Yanes, Assistant Director
Erected 1910 by Pan American Union.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Peace. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.
Location. 38° 53.574′ N, 77° 2.383′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Foggy Bottom. Marker can be reached from 17th Street Northwest north of Constitution Avenue Northwest (U.S. 50). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 17th Street Northwest, Washington DC 20006, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ysabel I, La Catolica (a few steps from this marker); Bulfinch Gate House (within shouting distance of this marker); Gabriela Mistral (within shouting distance of this marker); Inuksuk (within shouting distance of this marker); Pablo Neruda (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lock Keeper’s House (about 300 feet away); The Canal Connection (about 300 feet away); The Washington City Canal (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
Also see . . .
1. Organization of American States. (Submitted on May 11, 2013, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
2. Nobel Peace Prize Laureates: Elihu Root. (Submitted on May 13, 2013, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
Additional keywords. "PAU"; Organization of American States; "OAS"
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2013, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 645 times since then and 14 times this year. Last updated on July 2, 2013, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. Photos: 1. submitted on May 11, 2013, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 2. submitted on May 13, 2013, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 3, 4. submitted on May 11, 2013, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 5. submitted on May 13, 2013, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.