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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VIH_the-arts-in-sheridan-kalorama-historical_Washington-DC.html
Writers, sculptors, painters, and collectors made Sheridan-Kalorama their home: best-selling mystery writer Mary Roberts Rinehart at 2419 Massachusetts; classicist Edith Hamilton at 2448 Massachusetts; poet/novelist Elinor Wylie at 2153 Florida; W…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VIG_alberto-santos-dumont-historical_Washington-DC.html
Alberto Santos-DumontFirst to fly an aircraftheavier-than-air by its own meansof propulsion1906-2006Small seal with an image of Dumont's plane1906 · 2006 · 100 Anos · 14 bis · Santos Dumont · Brasil
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VI1_chief-justice-charles-evan-hughes-historical_Washington-DC.html
2223 R StreetSite of ResidenceofCharles Evan HughesChief Justice of the United StatesPlaque erected under the auspices of theColumbia Historical SocietyandThe Bar Association ofThe District of Columbia
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1V2O_assassination-of-orlando-letelier-and-ronni-k-moffitt-historical_Washington-DC.html
Justice - Peace - DignityOrlando LetelierApr. 13, 1932 - Sept. 21, 1976Ronni K. MoffittJan. 10, 1951 - Sept. 21, 1976
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UI8_peirce-klingle-estate-at-linnaean-hill-historical_Washington-DC.html
During the 19th century, the majority of the land now known as Rock Creek Park was owned by Isaac Peirce, one of Washington's most prominent land holders and mill owners. It was here that Isaac's son, Joshua Peirce, constructed his home in 1823 on…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1T5A_mustafa-kemal-ataturk-1881-1938-historical_Washington-DC.html
The white stone building behind the statue, purchased under Ataturk in 1936, served as the embassy of the Republic of Turkey until 1989. It is now the embassy's official residence.
The two capitals, Ankara and Washington DC, became sister citi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OHP_cosmos-club_Washington-DC.html
Founded in 1878, the Cosmos Club is a private
social and cultural organization whose members are
eminent in their professional fields. Members have
included U.S. presidents, Nobel and Pulitzer Prize
winners, and recipients of the Presidential …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OHN_the-society-of-the-cincinnati_Washington-DC.html
The Society of the Cincinnati was founded in 1783 by the officers of theContinental Army to perpetuate their fellowship, preserve the memory of theRevolutionary War and promote the principles for which they had fought. The Society is namedafter Ci…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OH0_from-1890-to-1910_Washington-DC.html
From 1890 to 1910, some of the nation's finest architects built mansions at or near Dupont Circle in Queen Anne, Richardsonian Romanesque, Italian Renaissance or Colonial Revival style. Wealthy couples living elsewhere built most of the early mans…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NH2_walsh-memorial_Washington-DC.html
It was on this site that the Reverend Thomas A. Walsh, the founder and first pastor of this parish, erected its first church. This plaque is in memory of him and all those parishioners, living and dead, who supported him in this undertaking.
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