Park Designers

Historical marker location:
Columbia Heights, District of Columbia
( Marker can be reached from 15th Street Northwest north of Chapin Street Northwest, on the left when traveling north.)

Meridan Hill Park, National Historic Landmark

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The District did not have full voting rights until 1961: Although residents of the District of Columbia have been paying federal taxes since 1861, it was not until 1961 that they were granted the right to vote in presidential elections. It wasn't until 1973 that residents were granted the right to elect their own mayor and city council.