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By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 2, 2018
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101 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Downtown — Discover DC / McPherson Square
On Vermont Avenue Northwest at I Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south on Vermont Avenue Northwest.
Welcome to downtown Washington, DC — an area rich in history, culture, and places to see. You will enjoy visiting the following sites located in the vicinity of this sign. St. John's Church Every US president since James Madison . . . Map (db m112204) HM
102 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Downtown — Downtown Washington, 1801
On 15th Street Northwest at New York Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling south on 15th Street Northwest.
This painting is based on the little-known 1801 watercolor "President House" by J. Benford, part of The White House art collection. Some art historians claim the large building on the right is not the White House, but Blodgett's Hotel, which . . . Map (db m120236) HM
103 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Downtown — Fleeing the Executive MansionStar-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
Near H Street Northwest at Madison Place Northwest, on the right when traveling east.
On August 24, 1814, President James Madison rode out to Bladensburg, Maryland, to observe the state of the American troops defending the nation's capital. U.S. General William Winder, now sure of the direction of the British approach, marched . . . Map (db m87590) HM
104 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Downtown — Jamila El SahiliHuman Being
On K Street Northwest (U.S. 29) just west of 12th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west. Reported permanently removed.
Human Being is my attempt to break the wall of xenophobia associated with the Arabic language. Over time, the worldwide Arabic population and the Arabic language has increasingly portrayed in a negative light. The media strongly focuses on . . . Map (db m164290) HM
105 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Downtown — Renwick Gallery
On Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest east of 16th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling east.
Renwick Gallery has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935, This site possesses exceptional value in commemorating or illustrating the . . . Map (db m73812) HM
106 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Downtown — Restoration of Jackson Place and Lafayette SquareWhite House Conference Center
On Jackson Place Northwest south of H Street Northwest.
[Sketch of townhouses along Jackson Place, NW - the western border of Lafayette Square - behind which the White House Conference Center was constructed in the 1960s & 70s.] Dedicated to those whose spirit and vision helped to preserve . . . Map (db m32421) HM
107 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Downtown — The Corcoran Gallery of Art
On Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest east of 17th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west.
This building was erected in 1859 for The Corcoran Gallery of Art founded by William Wilson Corcoran banker and philanthropist Designated for use of the United States Court of Claims by Act of Congress. Approved March 3, . . . Map (db m113101) HM
108 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Downtown — The Rodgers House
Near Madison Place Northwest south of H Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south.
The Rodgers House referred to on the above tablet was situated on this site, in addition to the Secretary of State William H. Seward who here, on March 30, 1867, signed the Treaty with Russia to purchase Russia-America, now the State of Alaska, the . . . Map (db m195423) HM
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109 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Dupont Circle — "Single Form"By Barbara Hepworth — In Tribute to Dag Hammarskjöld —
Near Massachusetts Avenue Northwest west of 17th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east.
Presented to the United Nations By Jacob Blaustein This half-size bronze of the monumental abstract sculpture, which in 1964 was placed in front of the United Nations Building in New York, symbolizes the late Secretary-General's . . . Map (db m112635) HM
110 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Dupont Circle — Dewi Saraswati(Saraswati Goddess)
On Massachusetts Avenue Northwest west of 20th Street Northwest.
Goddess Saraswati is portrayed standing straight, facing forward, looking to the right direction, depicting positive thinking based on the values of truth. Universally, Saraswati is known as the goddess of knowledge and art. Embodied as a . . . Map (db m71863) HM
111 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Dupont Circle — 1736 Corcoran
On Corcoran Street Northwest just west of 17th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling west.
The sculptures featured on this building were created by John Cavanaugh 1921-1985Map (db m183400) HM
112 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Dupont Circle — Alma Thomas Residence1530 15th Street, NW — African American Heritage Trail, Washington DC —
On 15th Street Northwest north of Church Street Northwest, on the left when traveling north.
Alma Thomas (1891-1978), the nationally acclaimed abstract artist, lived in this house from 1907 until her death. In 1924 she became the first graduate of Howard University's Art Department — and possibly the first black woman in the country to earn . . . Map (db m110908) HM
113 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Dupont Circle — 244 — At 1740 New Hampshire Ave.Dupont Circle — Diverse Visions | One Neighborhood —
On 17th Street Northwest at S Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north on 17th Street Northwest.
At 1740 New Hampshire Ave. (above) stands the Dove House (1898). The private home has been converted into a 12-unit condominium, including a single unit with a loft in the former high-ceilinged ballroom. The Art Deco Carlyle Suites at . . . Map (db m128038) HM
114 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Dupont Circle — 7 — Connecticut Ave. from Lafayette Square to Ashmead PlaceDupont Circle — Diverse Visions | One Neighborhood —
On R Street Northwest at 20th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west on R Street Northwest.
Connecticut Ave. from Lafayette Square to Ashmead Place was just a well-worn trail for many years, after L'Enfant made it a prominent diagonal in his 1792 plan. The route was known as "the road to Holmead's" because of the family-owned . . . Map (db m93418) HM
115 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Dupont Circle — Dupont Circle Mural Key
On Connecticut Avenue Northwest south of Dupont Circle Northwest, on the right when traveling south. Reported permanently removed.
Images Courtesy Of: Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division • DC Public Library, Washingtoniana Division • Heurich House Museum • Women's National Democratic Club Archives • Michael Cianciosi Private Collection, Potomac Bottle . . . Map (db m110851) HM
116 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Dupont Circle — 2007.001 — Excerpt from Walt Whitman's "The Dresser" (1865 version) and "We Embrace" by E. Ethelbert Miller
On 20th Street Northwest south of Q Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north.
The Dresser Walt Whitman (surrounding station entrance) We Embrace E. Ethelbert Miller, 2005 (surrounding bench) This excerpt from Walt Whitman's "The Dresser" (1865 version) and "We Embrace" by E. Ethelbert Miller are . . . Map (db m112634) HM
117 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Dupont Circle — HYBYCOZO(Yelena Filipchuk and Sere Beaulieu) Golden Spike, 2015 — Powder-coated steel and LED lighting. —
On Dupont Circle Northwest at Connecticut Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling east on Dupont Circle Northwest.
Yelena Filipchuk and Serge Beaulieu, the artist duo behind the art and design studio HYBYCOZO, investigate the influences of geometry on human evolution. Their works explore the connections between contemporary physics and ancient patterns to . . . Map (db m234901) HM
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118 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Dupont Circle — Living Mural: Paul Laurence DunbarBy Cory L. Stowers and Eric B. Ricks, 2015
Near U Street Northwest west of 15th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east. Reported missing.
Paul Laurence Dunbar (June 27, 1872 - February 9, 1906) was an American poet, novelist, and playwright of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in Dayton, Ohio, to parents who had been enslaved in Kentucky before the American Civil . . . Map (db m114774) HM
119 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Dupont Circle — Mahatma Gandhi Memorial
On Massachusetts Avenue Northwest west of 21st Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east.
[Inscription on base of statue - West Side:] महात्मा गांधी Mahatma Gandhi 1869-1948 “My Life Is My Message” [North Side:] . . . Map (db m39923) HM
120 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Dupont Circle — Sulgrave Club / Wadsworth HouseHistoric Site, Washington, DC — 1801 Massachusetts Avenue, NW —
On Massachusetts Avenue Northwest just west of 18th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west.
The Sulgrave Club has occupied this Beaux-Arts mansion since 1932. Herbert and Martha Wadsworth of western New York State built the house in 1902 as their Washington social season home. Architect George Cary's design included a two-story ballroom, a . . . Map (db m179290) HM
121 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Dupont Circle — Taras Shevchenko Memorial
On 22nd Street Northwest north of P Street Northwest, on the left when traveling north.
[Inscription on south face of the Shevchenko statue base:] Taras Shevchenko 1814-1861 Bard of Ukraine [Inscription on north face of statue base:] Dedicated to the Liberation, Freedom and Independence of all . . . Map (db m31136) HM
122 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Dupont Circle — The Cavanaugh Sculpture Garden
On Q Street Northwest just east of 19th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east.
John Cavanaugh (1921-85), a nationally admired sculptor, had his studio nearby at 1818 18th Street NW and was called "Master of Hammered Lead Sculpture" and "Mayor of Dupont Circle". This garden extends a collection of Cavanaugh's work close . . . Map (db m143991) HM
123 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Dupont Circle — The first houses south and west of Dupont CircleDupont Circle — Diverse Visions | One Neighborhood —
On 21st Street Northwest at O Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south on 21st Street Northwest.
The first houses south and west of Dupont Circle were built mostly of brick or brick and sandstone using Queen Anne, Chateauesqe, Richardsonian Romanesque or Georgian Revival styles. The Queen Anne style building at 1400 21st St. has a . . . Map (db m89569) HM
124 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Dupont Circle — The mansion at 1801 Massachusetts Ave.Dupont Circle — Diverse Visions | One Neighborhood —
On Massachusetts Avenue Northwest at 18th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south on Massachusetts Avenue Northwest.
The mansion at 1801 Massachusetts Ave. was built in 1900 as a winter residence for the middle-aged Wadsworths, a childless couple from upstate New York. Martha helped design the block-sized mansion. During World War II it was used by the Red . . . Map (db m96299) HM
125 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Dupont Circle — Thomas Family Home1530 15th Street Northwest
On 15th Street Northwest north of Church Street Northwest, on the left when traveling north.
Thomas Family Home where Alma Woodsey Thomas American Artist and Teacher resided 1907 - 1978 This house was listed July 28, 1987 in the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service, United States Department of the . . . Map (db m110909) HM
126 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Dupont Circle — You are standing at the edge of Embassy RowDupont Circle — Diverse Visions | One Neighborhood
On Massachusetts Avenue Northwest west of 17th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling west. Reported damaged.
Fire Fact, 1871 The District of Columbia Fire Department was established on September 23, 1871 and included six fire companies. The "all-paid" fire department replaced the volunteer fire companies that had protected the Districts. . . . Map (db m112655) HM
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127 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Dupont Circle — You are standing at the heartDupont Circle — Diverse Visions | One Neighborhood —
On Dupont Circle Northwest at 19th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east on Dupont Circle Northwest.
You are standing at the heart of the Dupont Circle Neighborhood, roughly bounded by 16th St., M St., Florida Ave. and Swann St. Early on, as the westernmost circle on L'Enfant's 1792 plan, the large park was called Pacific Circle. Like other . . . Map (db m96431) HM
128 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Federal Triangle — A Soldier’s Journey
On Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest just west of 14th Street Northwest, in the median.
In front of you is an illustration of the sculpture that will be installed in this space in 2024. “A Soldier’s Journey” depicts a series of scenes based on the myth of “the hero’s journey,” in which a recurring figure of an American soldier . . . Map (db m179907) HM
129 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Federal Triangle — A Soldier's Journey
On Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest just west of 14th Street Northwest, in the median.
This memorial's central sculpture, A Soldier's Journey, depicts scenes based on the archetypal myth of "the hero's journey," in which the hero embarks on a quest, wins victory in an epic struggle, and comes home changed by his passage . . . Map (db m171290) HM
130 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Federal Triangle — Andrew W. Mellon1855 – 1937 — [Memorial Fountain] —
On Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest east of 6th Street Northwest (U.S. 50).
Financier, Industrialist, Statesman Secretary of the Treasury 1921-1932 Ambassador to Great Britain 1932-1933 Founder of the National Gallery of Art 1937 This fountain is a tribute from his friends.Map (db m71866) HM
131 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Federal Triangle — 6 — Arts and ArtistsMake No Little Plans — Federal Triangle Heritage Trail —
Near Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest west of 12th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east.
Woodrow Wilson Plaza honors President Woodrow Wilson, noted scholar and former president of Princeton University. Located just inside the Ronald Reagan building ahead is the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, the nation's . . . Map (db m57208) HM
132 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Federal Triangle — 14 — Equal Justice Under the LawMake No Little Plans — Federal Triangle Heritage Trail —
On Constitution Avenue Northwest (U.S. 1/50) at 10th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west on Constitution Avenue Northwest.
The roots of America's top law enforcement agency, the Department of Justice, reach back to 1789. That year the first Congress created the Office of the Attorney General to prosecute lawsuits in the Supreme Court and advise the President and . . . Map (db m57214) HM
133 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Federal Triangle — Flags of the World
Near Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest west of 12th Street Northwest.
Lithuania Capital Vilnius Population 2.88 Million Primary Export Refined fuel Flag Fact Lithuania's flag features three equal horizontal bands of yellow (top), green, and red. The color yellow symbolizes golden fields, . . . Map (db m113333) HM
134 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Federal Triangle — 12 — Keeping It GreenMake No Little Plans — Federal Triangle Heritage Trail —
On Constitution Avenue Northwest (U.S. 1/50) west of 12th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is the youngest agency housed here in the Federal Triangle. Established as an independent agency in 1970, EPA protects human health and the environment through science, transparency, and the rule of . . . Map (db m57211) HM
135 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Federal Triangle — Statue of Benjamin Franklin
On Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest at 12th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling west on Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest.
Franklin Printer. Philosopher. Patriot. Philanthropist.Map (db m195515) HM
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136 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Federal Triangle — The Bald Eagle
On 15th Street Northwest at Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling north on 15th Street Northwest.
The Bald Eagle presented by the National Wildlife Federation and American Communications Network in commemoration of the Bicentennial of our Nation's Symbol 1782 - 1982 [Artist's statement on the . . . Map (db m115344) HM
137 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Federal Triangle — Western Plaza, Pennsylvania Avenue[Freedom Plaza]
Near Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest just west of 13th Street Northwest, in the median.
Western Plaza consists of a large raised terrace in which part of L'Enfant's original 1791 plan for Washington, D.C. is rendered in black and white stone. At one end of the raised terrace is a pool. At the other is a shaded sitting area around a . . . Map (db m17966) HM
138 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Federal Triangle — World War I Memorial
On Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest west of 14th Street Northwest, in the median.
You are standing in the National World War I Memorial. Before you is the American Expeditionary Forces Memorial, dedicated in 1981 to honor the American forces who served in Europe during the war and their commander, General John J. Pershing. In . . . Map (db m171275) HM
139 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Federal Triangle — World War I Remembered
On Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest just west of 14th Street Northwest, in the median.
When "the Great War" ended in 1918, the United States did not have a tradition of national war memorials. Most memorials honored veterans from the local community, such as the District of Columbia War Memorial on the National Mall. An exception . . . Map (db m171292) HM
140 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Foggy Bottom — Helios the Titan, 2006Painted Steel 53"×57"×96" — Jules Olitski American, born Ukraine, 1922-2007 —
On 22nd Street Northwest just north of G Street Northwest, on the left when traveling north.
In Greek mythology, Helios was imagined as a handsome god crowned with the shining aureole of the sun. He drove the chariot of the sun across the sky each day to the earth—circling Oceanus and returning through the world-ocean to his palace in . . . Map (db m198007) HM
141 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Foggy Bottom — A Bench By The Road
On 21st Street Northwest south of H Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north.
There is no place you or I can go, to think about or not think about, to summon the presences of, or recollect the absences of slaves; nothing that reminds us of the ones who made the journey and of those who did not make it. There is . . . Map (db m111544) HM
142 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Foggy Bottom — Aleksandr Pushkin1799 - 1837
Near H Street Northwest east of 22nd Street Northwest, on the left when traveling east.
During his all too brief life, Aleksandr Pushkin created a body of literary works of astonishing, life-affirming beauty. Deeply attached to his Russian and African roots, Pushkin’s genius was devoted to the values of honor, freedom and individual . . . Map (db m159849) HM
143 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Foggy Bottom — Carol Brown Goldberg
Near G Street Northwest at 23rd Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west.
EdW, 2012 Painted Bronze 85-1/2" x 44" Gift of Anonymous Donor, 2012 George Washington University Permanent Collection, courtesy Luther W. Brady Art Gallery EdW is named in homage to the book The Hare with Amber . . . Map (db m114963) HM
144 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Foggy Bottom — Constitution Hall
On 18th Street Northwest south of D Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north.
Constitution Hall has been designated a National Historic Landmark This site possesses national significance In commemorating the history of the United States of America 1985 National Park Service United States . . . Map (db m242229) HM
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145 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Foggy Bottom — Cordell Hull1871-1955
Near Virginia Avenue Northwest north of Constitution Avenue Northwest (U.S. 50), on the right when traveling west.
"Let each American nation vie with the other in the practice of the policy of the good neighbor" "Peace must be our passion" [Back of marker:] Cordell Hull Secretary of State Modelled From Life In His 72nd . . . Map (db m114938) HM
146 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Foggy Bottom — Department of StateHarry S. Truman Building — 23rd Street Entrance —
On 23rd Street Northwest south of D Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north.
The Department of State is the nation’s oldest and senior cabinet agency. It was established by Congress in 1789 to conduct America’s diplomatic relations. The State Department represents U.S. interests to foreign governments, promotes peace, . . . Map (db m40248) HM
147 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Foggy Bottom — Free Mandela
Near H Street Northwest west of 21st Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east.
This call to set free the imprisoned South African leader Nelson Mandela is symbolic of our students' traditional commitment to racial justice. Inscribed during the anti-apartheid movement of the 1980's, it remained in the roadbed of the public . . . Map (db m115179) HM
148 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Foggy Bottom — Gabriela Mistral
On Constitution Avenue Northwest (U.S. 50) west of 17th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west.
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149 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Foggy Bottom — George Washington
On H Street Northwest east of 21st Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east.
An authorized cast bronze by the Gorham Foundry from the original by Jean Antoine Houdon (1741-1828) which stands in the State Capitol at Richmond, Virginia. It was purchased by The George Washington University in 1932 on the occasion of the George . . . Map (db m47315) HM
150 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Foggy Bottom — George Washington
On 21st Street Northwest at I Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south on 21st Street Northwest.
"George Washington" is a bronze sculpture by Avard T. Fairbanks, Ph.D. (1897-1987). This bronze was donated by Sylvia West Fairbanks and David N.F. Fairbanks, M.D. and Family and was dedicated on this spot on February 16, 1993. "George . . . Map (db m111546) HM
151 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Foggy Bottom — George Washington
On G Street Northwest at 20th Street Northwest on G Street Northwest.
A photo-collage celebrating The George Washington University's Permanent Collection incorporates a selection of outdoor sculpture and paintings. GW has enhanced the pedestrian environment in and around the Foggy Bottom campus. Artists: . . . Map (db m111948)
152 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Foggy Bottom — Ingrid BergmanLisner Auditorium — The George Washington University
On 21st Street Northwest at H Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south on 21st Street Northwest. Reported missing.
Lisner Auditorium was built in 1946, boasting the biggest stage south of New York City. On its opening night, October 29, 1946, the famed 29 year-old actress Ingrid Bergman was starring in Joan of Lorraine. When Ms. Bergman found out that . . . Map (db m111543) HM
153 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Foggy Bottom — Inuksuk
On Constitution Avenue Northwest (U.S. 50) west of 17th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west.
English: An Inuksuk is a northern stone land marker used by the Inuit for navigation, communication and to mark hunting and fishing grounds; it symbolizes the traditional Inuit way of life. Canada presented the Inuksuk to the . . . Map (db m114937) HM
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154 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Foggy Bottom — Marta Minujínb.1943 — Argentina —
On 18th Street Northwest north of Virginia Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling north.
Septiembre, 1990 Welded Iron, Aluminum Mesh, and Outdoor Paint 158 x 34 x 11" OAS AMA | Art Museum of the Americas Collection Gift of the Government of Argentina Septiembre is a double life-size sculpture in aluminum . . . Map (db m114942) HM
155 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Foggy Bottom — Museum of Modern Art of Latin America — [The Art Museum of the Americas of the Organization of American States] —
Near 18th Street Northwest north of Virginia Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling north.
The OAS collection of contemporary art of the Americas was initiated in 1957 by resolution of the Council of the Organization of American States. In 1976, as part of its program of activities honoring the bicentennial of the independence of the . . . Map (db m46951) HM
156 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Foggy Bottom — Pablo Neruda
On Constitution Avenue Northwest (U.S. 50) west of 17th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west.
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157 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Foggy Bottom — Philip S. Amsterdam HallThis residence hall is named in honor of Philip S. Amsterdam, BA '62, Hon LLD '07
On H Street Northwest east of 24th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east.
"It has given me tremendous pleasure to serve the University and watch it grow and develop over the years. My time as a GW undergraduate was a unique experience that laid the foundation for future success and helped shape my commitment . . . Map (db m115893) HM
158 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Foggy Bottom — Riggs Bank Medallions
Near G Street Northwest just west of 17th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling west.
Notable architectural features comprised the Washington Loan & Trust Company Building, which originally stood at the corners of 17th and G St Northwest. Decorative elements from the bank building included the four medallions displayed here. Each . . . Map (db m142262) HM
159 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Foggy Bottom — Riggs Bank Sculptural Elements
Near G Street Northwest just west of 17th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling west.
In 1923, The Washington Loan Trust built a new, one story stone bank at the corner of 17th & G Streets, N.W. but in 1974 the building was razed for the construction of the Federal Home Loan Bank Board building that currently stands at this location. . . . Map (db m142263) HM
160 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Foggy Bottom — Risa PunoCommon Ground, 2017 — Wood and glass tiles, 21 × 21 × 2½ feet —
On H Street Northwest west of 18th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling east.
"I am interested in how interactivity and play help us understand how we relate to one another. I create disarmingly fun experiences allowing people to let down their boundaries and connect. By expressing my ideas through . . . Map (db m223817) HM
161 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Foggy Bottom — Statue of St. Stephen Martyr
On Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest south of L Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east.
This ceramic Statue of St. Stephen Martyr, the first Christian martyr, is the work of the nationally known sculptor Felix G. W. deWeldon who is best known for the Iwo Jima Memorial in Arlington, VirginiaMap (db m114045) HM
162 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Foggy Bottom — The Manila House2422 K St. N.W. — United for Libraries Literary Landmarks Register —
On K Street Northwest (U.S. 29) east of 25th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east.
This building was the gathering place of the Filipino community from the late 1930s to the 1950s and was known as the Manila House. Filipino author Bienvenido "Ben" Santos (1911-1996) wrote about the Manila House in his collection of short stories, . . . Map (db m117992) HM
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163 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Forest Hills — "Music of the Spheres"
On Connecticut Avenue Northwest north of Veazey Terrace Northwest, on the left when traveling north.
[Top plaque:] "Music of the Spheres" Artist: Martha Jackson Jarvis Commissioned by Fannie Mae Dedicated July 10, 2003 [Center plaque:] Fannie Mae: Van Ness Sculpture Project Martha Jackson-Jarvis The . . . Map (db m114358) HM
164 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Forest Hills — 210 — Adirondack Building
Near Linnean Avenue Northwest, 0.1 miles south of Upton Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north.
In 1983, Hillwood commissioned architects to create a structure to house part of Marjorie Post's collection of American Indian objects that she had acquired to decorate Camp Topridge, her retreat in Upstate New York, and would later donate to the . . . Map (db m178210) HM
165 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Forest Hills — Cultural InstitutionsForest Hills Neighborhood Art on Call — Artist: Rebecca Osten —
On Upton Street Northwest west of 29th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling west.
Forest Hills has two major cultural institutions in the neighborhood, the Hillwood Estate Museum & Gardens, and the Levine School of Music. Built in 1926, the Hillwood Museum houses the remarkable collections of Marjorie Merriweather Post in . . . Map (db m114360) HM
166 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Forest Hills — 200 — Dacha
Near Linnean Avenue Northwest, 0.1 miles south of Upton Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north.
Marjorie Post built this adaptation of a Russian country house, called an izba or dacha, in 1969. Russian-style carvings surround the doors and windows of the California redwood-clad masonry structure. Other details, such as the bright . . . Map (db m178211) HM
167 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Forest Hills — 190 — Dog Cemetery
Near Linnean Avenue Northwest, 0.1 miles south of Upton Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north.
Limestone poodles, spaniels, and hounds bearing flower baskets greet visitors at the entrances to the secluded wooded area ahead. Marjorie Post created the dog cemetery, planted with fragrant sweet box, as a memorial to the pets she loved throughout . . . Map (db m178220) HM
168 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Forest Hills — 120 — French Parterre
Near Linnean Avenue Northwest, 0.1 miles south of Upton Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north.
Fanciful touches lend a whimsical air to this intimate, formal garden inspired by those designed in France in the 1700s. Ivy-covered walls enclose the garden, and beds of closely trimmed boxwood and gravel paths section the space. Sculptures . . . Map (db m178216) HM
169 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Forest Hills — 140 — Friendship Walk and Four Seasons Overlook
Near Linnean Avenue Northwest, 0.1 miles south of Upton Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north.
In 1957, a group of Marjorie Post's friend created an English-style walk for her new home as a tribute to her kindness and generosity. The informal path leads from the rose garden to open onto a flagstone circle that in Post's day overlooked a vista . . . Map (db m178218) HM
170 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Forest Hills — 170 — Japanese-style Garden
Near Linnean Avenue Northwest, 0.1 miles south of Upton Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north.
Step down into this secluded garden featuring a miniature mountain landscape. Paths follow the rushing stream as it cascades through rocky terrain to fill a peaceful pond below. The garden showcases a mix of Japanese and American gardening . . . Map (db m178212) HM
171 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Forest Hills — 110 — Motor Court
Near Linnean Avenue Northwest, 0.1 miles south of Upton Street Northwest, on the left when traveling south.
Marjorie Post designed Hillwood with the pleasure of her guests in mind. The diplomats, politicians, students, military veterans, public figures, and family members who arrived at Hillwood's stately gates followed the winding drive to the lushly . . . Map (db m178205) HM
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172 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Forest Hills — 130 — Rose Garden
Near Linnean Avenue Northwest, 0.1 miles south of Upton Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north.
Climbing roses and wisteria drape the pergola in this garden in spring to provide shade and pleasant fragrances. Beginning in spring and continuing into summer, floribunda roses delight with their brilliant colors. Marjorie Post, who died in 1973, . . . Map (db m178217) HM
173 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Forest Hills — Stone Lion
Near Linnean Avenue Northwest, 0.1 miles south of Upton Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north.
This Stone Lion dated 1700 was on the terrace of Old Somerset House in London, England, which was originally built in 1700 and torn down in 1909.Map (db m178215) HM
174 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Former Walter Reed Army Medical Center — Walter Reed Army Medical Center1 May 1909 - 15 September 2011
On Main Drive Northwest, 0.1 miles west of 12th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west.
Walter Reed Army Medical Center Named in honor of Major Walter Reed, pioneer in military medicine Dedicated September 26, 1977 A.D. Dedicated to Major Walter Reed, who proved the mosquito transmission of . . . Map (db m143697) HM
175 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Georgetown — A Drugstore Like No Other
On Wisconsin Avenue Northwest at Dumbarton Street Northwest, on the left when traveling north on Wisconsin Avenue Northwest.
A simple corner drug store was a gathering place for famous Georgetowners in the 1970s. "Doc" Dalinsky's drug store at 1344 Wisonsin Avenue was a popular hangout for many notable Georgetowners, especially when Doc hosted brunch on Sunday — the . . . Map (db m113651) HM
176 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Georgetown — Daniel Boone Trail Marker
On 35th Street Northwest just north of Reservoir Road Northwest, on the right when traveling south.
Original plaque presented to Western High School by Ezra Meeker representing the Daniel Boone Association on May 11, 1926. This granite monument was presented by the Western High School History Club on June 4, 1934. Monument restored in 2014 with . . . Map (db m211968) HM
177 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Georgetown — Eastern Redbud
Near Q Street Northwest just west of 27th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west.
Botanical Name: Cercis canadensis Common Name: Eastern redbud, American redbud, American Judas tree Mature Size: 20 to 30 feet tall, 30 to 35 feet wide Bloom Time: Spring Flower Color: Pink Native . . . Map (db m189269) HM
178 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Georgetown — Francis Scott Key1779-1843
On M Street Northwest at 34th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling west on M Street Northwest. Reported permanently removed.
The author of our National Anthem was a lawyer, patriot, community leader and poet. His home and law office stood approximately 100 yards west of here. Francis Scott Key lived there from 1803 to about 1833 with his wife, the former Mary Taylor Lloyd . . . Map (db m120) HM
179 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Georgetown — Francis Scott Key Bridge
On Key Bridge (U.S. 29) south of M Street Northwest, on the left when traveling south.
This Bridge is named in honor of Francis Scott Key Author of the Star Spangled Banner September 14, 1814 Then conquer we must for our cause it is just And this be our Motto     In God is our Trust Erected by the National Society . . . Map (db m111006) HM
180 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Georgetown — Francis Scott Key Park … a place to reflectFrancis Scott Key Memorial Rock Creek Park — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
On M Street Northwest at 34th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east on M Street Northwest.
What is the best form of memorial? A historic home? A monument? A park? Francis Scott Key's home, like his fame, declined after his death. It went through a series of owners who altered the structure and ran different businesses on site, . . . Map (db m237624) HM
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181 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Georgetown — Freed Slave and Future President
On Dent Place Northwest at 34th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east on Dent Place Northwest.
At the turn of the 19th century, Yarrow Mamout, a slave granted his freedom a few years earlier, amassed $200 and purchased a piece of property and a house at what is now 3330-3332 Dent Place. Born in West Africa, Yarrow worked for 50 years for . . . Map (db m112139) HM
182 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Georgetown — Hollywood on the Potomac
On Prospect Street Northwest at 36th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east on Prospect Street Northwest.
Think of Georgetown as the real life equivalent of the MGM back lot. Hollywood has used Georgetown as a backdrop for drama, comedy, intrigue, romance, crime, disaster — and horror. You are standing near the 75 steps that figured prominently in . . . Map (db m146211) HM
183 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Georgetown — Let the Good Times Roll
On Prospect Street Northwest at 33rd Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west on Prospect Street Northwest.
Georgetown has been a performance hub for musicians in a wide range of popular genres — jazz, folk, blues, bluegrass, country, and rock. During the 1960s and 1970s the Cellar Door, at the corner of 34th and M Streets, featured artists . . . Map (db m112123) HM
184 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Georgetown — Little JewelPrivate Residence
On Olive Street Northwest west of 27th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east.
c. 1869 Erected by Edgar Murphy, prominent African-American carpenter. 1948 - 1961 Home of Julia Child, famous chef, author and television personality. 1970 Renovated by Hugh Newell Jacobson, renowned architect. . . . Map (db m241118) HM
185 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Georgetown — DC-188 — MaHorney - Harrington HouseBuilt c. 1821 — Formerly 64 Lingnen Street - Originally Gay Street —
On 36th Street Northwest south of P Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north.
In 1821, George MaHorney, a bricklayer, built this two room, two story frame "laborer's cottage." William W. Corcoran, a founder of the Corcoran and Riggs Bank and the Corcoran Gallery of Art, owned the property from 1853, through the Civil War, . . . Map (db m112144) HM
186 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Georgetown — Reverend Royden B. Davis, S.J. Teaching Garden
Near Tondorf Road, 0.2 miles north of North Road, on the right when traveling south.
Father Davis (C'47, L'49, H'85) served as dean of Georgetown College from 1966 to 1989, a period of great change at Georgetown. During his tenure, women entered the College and the curriculum grew with the expansion of the fine arts, the . . . Map (db m212207) HM
187 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Georgetown — St. John's: 200 Years of History
On O Street Northwest at Prospect Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west on O Street Northwest.
Step across the cobblestone street and trolley tracks of a bygone era and look up at the façade of St. John's Church, Georgetown Parish, designed in the Federal style by William Thornton, architect of the Capitol. This Episcopal parish, . . . Map (db m112133) HM
188 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Georgetown — Temple of Learning and Talent
On R Street Northwest at 35th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north on R Street Northwest.
The imposing classic revival building on the hill is the Duke Ellington School of the Arts, formerly Western High School. It was completed in 1898 as a "temple of learning" and was among the first public senior high schools in Washington. . . . Map (db m112146) HM
189 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Georgetown — The Exorcist StepsWe Are DC — DC Film —
Near Prospect Street Northwest at 36th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east.
These iconic steps were featured in William Friedkin's 1973 Warner Bros. classic motion picture, based on the novel and screenplay by William Peter Blatty, The Exorcist. In the film's climactic ending, Father Karras (actor Jason . . . Map (db m90158) HM
190 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Georgetown — The Freddy and Diana Prince LabyrinthBe mindful. Be moving. Be well.
Near Reservoir Road Northwest just west of 39th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling west.
In October of 2014, the artists of the Georgetown Lombard ARts and Humanities Program painted a navy blue labyrinth on the round outside of the 2CCC Surgery Center Waiting Room. The labyrinth is based on a 13th century design from the Cathedral of . . . Map (db m146575) HM
191 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Georgetown — The Georgetown Heights
On R Street Northwest east of Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling east.
Occupying the most prominent site on the Georgetown Heights overlooking Georgetown, the Potomac River and Virginia is the Georgetown Branch Library. The library houses the Peabody Room, an archive devoted to the history of Georgetown. The archive . . . Map (db m101365) HM
192 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Georgetown — The Star-Spangled Banner
On M Street Northwest at 34th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling west on M Street Northwest. Reported permanently removed.
The Flag. The immortal words "star-spangled Banner" refer to the magnificent flag which Francis Scott Key saw "by the dawn's early light" after the British bombardment of Fort McHenry on September 14, 1814. It is the largest flag ever flown in . . . Map (db m82470) HM
193 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Georgetown — Window on WashingtonFrancis Scott Key Memorial Rock Creek Park — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
On M Street Northwest at 34th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east on M Street Northwest.
In 1805, Francis Scott key, his family, and their enslaved servants moved into a two-story brick house 200 feet from here. A rising lawyer, Key had a small addition next to his home that served as his law office. During the next 25 years, Key . . . Map (db m237632) HM
194 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Glover Park — Dischord RecordsBorn on Beecher — 1980 —
On Beecher Street Northwest at Huidikoper Place Northwest on Beecher Street Northwest.
Dischord Records is a Washington, D.C. independent record label born right here on Beecher Street in 1980. The label focuses on the independent punk music scene in the Washington area and offers musicians an alternative to major labels. By . . . Map (db m113373) HM
195 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Glover Park — Mapping Art On Call
On Hall Place Northwest at Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, on the left when traveling east on Hall Place Northwest.
Police and fire call boxes were installed throughout Washington, D.C. neighborhoods to provide emergency communication links between neighborhood streets and local police and fire stations. With the introduction of the 911 emergency call system . . . Map (db m113384) HM
196 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Glover Park — St. Vladimir Millennial Bell TowerSaint Nicholas Cathedral — "988 - 1988" / St. Vladimir Medallion —
Near Massachusetts Avenue Northwest west of Edmunds Street Northwest, on the left when traveling west.
[Marker Plaque 1:] "988 - 1988" The year 1988 marks the 1000th anniversary of the baptism of Rus’ in the year 988 by decision of the Prince of Kiev, St. Vladimir the Great. This monument was erected by the American Spiritual Children of . . . Map (db m31271) HM
197 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Judiciary Square — e.1 — Chief Justice John MarshallCivil War to Civil Rights — Downtown Heritage Trail —
On Constitution Avenue Northwest (Alternate U.S. 1) west of 4th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west.
A bronze likeness of Chief Justice John Marshall, visible on your way to the next Heritage Trail sign, keeps watch over John Marshall Park to your right. Marshall is remembered for molding the U.S. Supreme Court into today's authoritative body. . . . Map (db m56495) HM
198 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Judiciary Square — DC Recorder of Deeds Building / WPA Era Murals515 D Street, NW — African American Heritage Trail, Washington DC —
On D Street Northwest west of 5th Street Northwest.
DC’s Art Deco/Art Moderne Recorder of Deeds Building (1941) houses city land records. Many notable African Americans have served as recorders of deeds since President Garfield appointed Frederick Douglass to the post in 1881. These include Branche . . . Map (db m29657) HM
199 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Kalorama Triangle — 13 — "Best Addresses"Roads to Diversity — Adams Morgan Heritage Trail —
On 20th Street Northwest at Columbia Road Northwest, on the right when traveling north on 20th Street Northwest.
dubbed "best addresses" by historian James Goode, the grand apartments of the Kalorama Triangle are among the city's earliest. The Mendota (1901) located at 2220 20th, is the city's oldest intact luxury apartment house. The Wyoming (1905_1911), . . . Map (db m130714) HM
200 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, LeDroit Park — Alice Moore Dunbar [Nelson] and Paul Laurence Dunbar Residence1934 Fourth Street, NW — African American Heritage Trail, Washington DC —
On 4th Street Northwest just south of Elm Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south.
Alice Moore Dunbar [Nelson] (1875-1935), a budding poet and essayist, and Paul Laurence Dunbar (1872-1906), already a nationally and internationally acclaimed poet, married in 1898 and moved to this house. Mary Church Terrell, an activist and . . . Map (db m144576) HM

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