A Prestige Address

Historical marker location:

2001 16th St Northwest, U Street Corridor, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of 16th Street Northwest and New Hampshire Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling north on 16th Street Northwest.)

City Within a City. Greater U Street Heritage Trail.

The District was originally called "Federal City": The name "Washington, D.C." was not officially adopted until the late 19th century. Before that, the city was referred to as "Federal City" or simply "Washington."