Andrew Mellon Building

Historical marker location:

1785 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Dupont Circle, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of 18th Street Northwest and Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling north on 18th Street Northwest.)

Marker installed: 1977

The District was the site of the first public monument to George Washington: The Washington Monument, which stands in the center of the National Mall, was built to honor the first U.S. president. It was completed in 1884, more than 50 years after construction began.