Historical Marker

Mediterranean Imports

Historical marker location:
1338 G Street Northeast, Atlas District, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of Maryland Avenue Northeast and G Street Northeast, on the right when traveling west on Maryland Avenue Northeast.)
Marker installed: 2012

Hub, Home, Heart. Greater H Street NE Heritage Trail.

The original design of the city was influenced by a French architect: Pierre Charles L'Enfant, a French architect and engineer, was hired by George Washington to design the city in 1791. L'Enfant's design was influenced by the layout of several European cities, including Paris and Versailles.
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