After the Hard Times
Historical marker location:
3401 14th St NW, Columbia Heights, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of 14th Street Northwest and Monroe Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north on 14th Street Northwest.)
Marker installed: 2009
Cultural Convergence. Columbia Heights Heritage Trail
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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.