Historical Markers and War Memorials in 16th Street Heights, District of Columbia

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Historical Markers and War Memorials in 16th Street Heights, District of Columbia

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1 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, 16th Street Heights — "The Duncan Co-Op" —

On 13th Street Northwest south of Crittenden Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north.

This tree was planted in honor of the founder and pioneers of this community with a special tribute to Ms. Minnie Terrell who provided the name, "The Duncan Co-Op" Founder Coye "Frank" McAllister Pioneers Ann Simpson-Mason* . . . — — Map (db m216830) HM

2 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, 16th Street Heights — 14th Street Graffiti Museum

On Crittenden Street Northwest just west of 14th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling west. Reported permanently removed.

. . . — — Map (db m213187) HM

3 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, 16th Street Heights — 14th Street Graffiti Museum —

On Crittenden Street Northwest west of 14th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling west.

Commemorated in 2020 to celebrate the life of Danny Hogg a.k.a. Cool "Disco" Dan the most iconic graffiti writer to emerge from Washington, DC in the 1980s.

Cory Lee Stowers - Curator Gabriela Mossi - Community . . . — — Map (db m231119) HM

4 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, 16th Street Heights — 4 — Crossroads Create Community — Battleground to Community — Brightwood Heritage Trail —

On Georgia Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29) at Missouri Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling south on Georgia Avenue Northwest.

The Grand, Neo-classical Revival style building that you see across Georgia Avenue north of Missouri opened in 1925 as the Bank of Brightwood, thanks to efforts of the Brightwood Citizens Association. Designed by Treasury Department architect . . . — — Map (db m72818) HM

5 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, 16th Street Heights — District Walls, 2016 — Artist Name: Waone; Artist Origin: Kiev —

On Rock Creek Church Road Northwest just west of New Hampshire Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling west.

Muralist info: Vladimir Manzhos aka Waone started painting on the streets as far back as 1995. After several years of painting classical graffiti, as part of the Indigenous Kids crew in Kiev, he got bored of letters. In 2003 Waone teamed with . . . — — Map (db m179750) HM

6 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, 16th Street Heights — Fellowship Baptist Church —

On Colorado Avenue Northwest just north of Longfellow Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north.

Organized August 19, 1994 Rev. Carlton W. Veazey Pastor and founder Dedicated September 26, 1999 Carrie L. Leary Chair, Diaconate Board F. Alexis Roberson Chair, Board of Trustees

"I am the Way, . . . — — Map (db m243831) HM

7 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, 16th Street Heights — 3 — Hold the Mayo! — Battleground to Community — Brightwood Heritage Trail

On Georgia Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29) south of Missouri Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling south. Reported missing.

English, Irish and German settlers, as well as enslaved and free African Americans, were the first non-natives to claim Brightwood. Farmers dominated until the Civil War. Then in the 1890s electric streetcars allowed government workers to live . . . — — Map (db m121018) HM

8 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, 16th Street Heights — Jones-Haywood School of Ballet — 1200 Delafield Place, NW — African American Heritage Trail, Washington DC —

On Georgia Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29) at Delafield Place Northwest, on the right when traveling south on Georgia Avenue Northwest.

The Jones Haywood School of Ballet was founded here by Doris W. Jones and Claire H. Haywood in 1941. Their Capitol Ballet Company, established in 1961, remained the nation's only predominantly African American, professional ballet troupe through the . . . — — Map (db m65511) HM

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9 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, 16th Street Heights — Maria Gomez, RN, MPH —

On Georgia Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29) just north of Randolph Street Northwest, on the left when traveling north.

. . . — — Map (db m168362) HM

10 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, 16th Street Heights — 2 — Mayor Emery and the Union Army — Battleground to Community — Brightwood Heritage Trail

On Georgia Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29) north of Madison Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south. Reported missing.

The City Park across the street was once Emery Place, the summer estate of Matthew Gault Emery. A prominent builder, Emery was Washington City's last elected mayor during the period of home rule. He was succeeded in 1874 by a . . . — — Map (db m72816) HM

11 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, 16th Street Heights — New St. Paul Baptist Church —

On 13th Street Northwest at Ingraham Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south on 13th Street Northwest.

Organized and built April 29, 1959 Rev. R. Burruss — — Map (db m243830) HM

12 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, 16th Street Heights — 1 — Racing at Brightwood — Battleground to Community — Brightwood Heritage Trail —

On 16th Street Northwest at Colorado Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling north on 16th Street Northwest.

Fresh Water Springs in this pleasant high ground once drew European settlers. Farmers called the area "Crystal Spring." In 1859 the half-mile Crystal Spring Racetrack opened on land to your left. For 75 cents, Washingtonians hopped a . . . — — Map (db m109288) HM

13 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, 16th Street Heights — St. Charles Baptist Church —

On Georgia Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29) just south of Allison Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south.

- founder - Rev. Charles C. Hayes 1963 Destroyed by fire 1979 Rebuilt 1981 building fund chairman Dea. Roy L. Dixon co-chairman Dea. Curtis M. Dudley pastor Rev. Charles C. Hayes architect - Cass & . . . — — Map (db m243814) HM

14 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, 16th Street Heights — St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church —

On 14th Street Northwest at Emerson Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north on 14th Street Northwest.

Co-founder Anthony Bowen 1856 — — Map (db m243816) HM

15 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, 16th Street Heights — The Former Engine Co 24 of the District of Columbia Fire Department —

Near New Hampshire Avenue Northwest just south of Georgia Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29), on the right when traveling south.

The facade of the original house for Engine Company 24 was located at 3702 Georgia Avenue, N.W. just north of this site. Built in 1911, the firehouse was designed by Luther Leisenring and Charles Gregg. It originally housed horses and horse-drawn . . . — — Map (db m149476) HM

16 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, 16th Street Heights — World War II Memorial — ✯ ✯ ✯ —

On 13th Street Northwest, 0.1 miles north of Upshur Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north.

To the memory of the war dead of Business and Roosevelt High Schools 1941-1945 "…who more than self their country loved." Adams, Robert '43 • Allen, Merlin '40 • Altman, Albert '41 • Andrews, Burt '38 • Andrews, Joseph . . . — — Map (db m181921) WM

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