Blanche K. Bruce House

Historical marker location:

909 M Street Northwest, Downtown Washington, District of Columbia

( Marker is on M Street Northwest west of 9th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 1977

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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."