Preserve and Protect

Historical marker location:

1550 Anacostia Avenue Northeast, Kenilworth Park, District of Columbia

( Marker is on Anacostia Avenue Northeast just west of Ponds Street Northeast, on the right when traveling west.)

Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens.

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."