Alva Belmont House

Historical marker location:

208 2nd Street Northeast, Capitol Hill, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from the intersection of Constitution Avenue Northeast (Alternate U.S. 1) and 2nd Street Northeast, on the right when traveling west.)

Marker installed: 1959

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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."