Stone Straw Building

Historical marker location:

900 Franklin Street Northeast, Brookland, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of Franklin Street Northeast and Reed Street Northeast, on the right when traveling west on Franklin Street Northeast.)

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."