Carolina Theatre

Historical marker location:

1023 East Capitol Street Southeast, Capitol Hill, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of 11th Street Southeast and East Capitol Street Southeast, on the right when traveling north on 11th Street Southeast.)

1913-1952

The District was the site of the first public monument to George Washington: The Washington Monument, which stands in the center of the National Mall, was built to honor the first U.S. president. It was completed in 1884, more than 50 years after construction began.