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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18GV_national-law-enforcement-officers-memorial_Washington-DC.html
This Memorial was established by the National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund, as directed by an Act of the United States Congress.The authorizing law was sponsored by U.S. Representative Mario Biaggiand U.S. Senator Claiborne Pell, and was signed b…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15ZQ_building-out-the-square_Washington-DC.html
(Front):The great depression (1929-1941) meant economic catastrophe for millions of Americans, but in Washington it meant a building boom as the Federal Government staffed up to the end the economic crisis. In 1931 alone Congress approved new gove…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14U9_u-s-reservation-196_Washington-DC.html
"No nation perhaps had ever before the opportunity offer'd them of deliberately deciding on the spot where their Capital city should be fixed..." - Peter C. L'Enfant to George Washington, September 11, 1789
A new nation faced dissolution. As th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14AT_embassy-of-canada-washington-dc_Washington-DC.html
On April 28, 1988, the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney, Prime Minister of Canada, dedicated this building to peace and friendship between Canada and the United-States .
Le 28 Avril 1988, le Tr Honorable Brian Mulroney, Premier Ministre du Canad…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13SF_john-marshall_Washington-DC.html
Site of the residence ofJohn MarshallChief Justice of the United States Plaque erected under the auspices of theColumbia Historical Societyandthe Bar Associationof the District of Columbia.
[Inscription on wall below the marker plaque:]John Mar…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13S5_a-courthouse-reborn_Washington-DC.html
(Front):The old City Hall/Courthouse endured hard use, was abandoned, and then was transformed. In 2009 it re-opened as the DC Court of Appeals, redesigned by Beyer Blinder Belle Architects & Planners, which modernized the interior while preservin…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13R3_washington-city-spring_Washington-DC.html
Near this spoton the north side of "C" streetwas located the city spring.From it, in 1808, water for public use was first piped through the streets of Washington, D.C.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13LS_sitting-in-judgement_Washington-DC.html
(Front):This imposing, Greek Revival style structure was designed by George Hadfield as Washington's first City Hall/Courthouse. Throughout its history, the building has housed the local and federal courts for DC, presided over by judges appointed…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM129E_chief-justice-john-marshall_Washington-DC.html
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. Ap…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10ET_howard-theatre_Washington-DC.html
The legendary Howard opened in 1910 as the nation's first major theater built for African Americans. Audiences came for plays, variety shows, concerts, and movies. In the 1930s, under manager Shep Allen, the Howard became part of the segregation-e…