The Ellipse in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Bulfinch Gate House
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 16, 2013
1. Bulfinch Gate House Marker
under direction of
Charles Bulfinch,
Architect of the Capitol, this gate
house stood until 1874 with another
(now at 15th and Constitution Avenue)
at the west entrance
to the Capitol Grounds.
Erected 1950 by National Capital Sesquicentennial Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1828.
Location. 38° 53.542′ N, 77° 2.359′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in The Ellipse. Marker is at the intersection of 17th Street Northwest and Constitution Avenue Northwest (U.S. 50), on the right when traveling north on 17th Street Northwest. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 146 17th St NW, 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. The Canal Connection (within shouting distance of this marker); Lock Keeper’s House (within shouting distance of this marker); Ysabel I, La Catolica (within shouting distance of this marker); The Washington City Canal (within shouting distance of this marker); The Home of the Pan American Union (within shouting distance of this marker); Inuksuk
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Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 16, 2013
2. Wide view of the Bulfinch Gate House and Marker at 17th St. and Constitution.
The West End Museum
3. Charles Bulfinch
By Mather Brown,1786. Harvard Art Museums.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 6, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 644 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 6, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 3. submitted on December 3, 2023, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
