The Old Brick Capitol
Historical marker location:
1 1st Street Northeast, Capitol Hill, District of Columbia
( Marker can be reached from 1st Street Northeast south of Maryland Avenue Northeast, on the right when traveling north.)
Marker installed: 1950
[Old Capitol Prison]. [U.S. Supreme Court Building National Historic Landmark]
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The District was a major center of the slave trade in the 19th century: Prior to the Civil War, Washington, D.C. was home to one of the largest slave markets in the country. Slaves were bought and sold in public auctions held in the city, and many prominent politicians and businessmen owned slaves.