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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6J4_second-officers-house_Washington-DC.html
The Second Officer's House or Quarters B is believed to contain elements of an existing eighteenth century farmhouse. Erected as a simple two and one-half story Federal style brick house late in 1801, the Second Officer's House may have incorporat…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6IX_the-white-house_Washington-DC.html
The White House is the oldest public building in the District of Columbia, and 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue is the most famous address in the United States. Here, every President except George Washington, has conducted the government of the Nation. Si…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM670_morrison-azalea-garden_Washington-DC.html
Assembled in this garden is a permanent collection of the Glenn Dale Hybrid Azaleas, originated, selected, and named by B. Y. Morrison, first Director of the U.S. National Arboretum.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5WL_general-oliver-o-howard_Washington-DC.html
Residence of General Oliver O. Howard,founder of Howard University, 1869 - 1874.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5U9_capitol-columns_Washington-DC.html
These 22 Corinthian sandstone columns were among 24 that were part of the east portico of the United States Capitol. Architect Charles Bullfinch oversaw construction of the portico using a design handed down by his predecessors, William Thornton a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5TZ_national-capitol-columns_Washington-DC.html
The presence of the National Capitol Columns on the knoll in this meadow was the inspiration of Ethel Shields Garrett, patron and friend of the National Arboretum. It was through her vision, courage, and determination for thirty years that these h…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5TV_friendship-archway_Washington-DC.html
This friendship archway was erected by the District of Columbia and the Municipality of Beijing, 1986.
Marion Barry, Jr.Mayor of Washington, D.C.
Chen XitongMayor, Beijing Municipal Government
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5TT_to-the-memory-of-oscar-s-straus_Washington-DC.html
This monument was erected by public subscription in accordance with the joint resolution of Congress of December 16, 1927. Signed by President Coolidge March 2, 1929, in memory ofOscar S. Straus1850 - 1926
Author"Origin of the Republican Form o…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5QO_district-of-columbia-world-war-memorial_Washington-DC.html
[PANEL 1, northeast corner wayside.]"This monument stands for men who fought not alone for their country, but to establish the principles of justice and peace. We pay tribute here to their valor. We honor them for their sacrifice." President He…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5PW_lincoln-under-fire-at-fort-stevens_Washington-DC.html
July 12, 1864.