Blending Old and New

Historical marker location:
393 N St SW, Southwest Waterfront, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of 4th Street Southwest and N Street Southwest, on the right when traveling north on 4th Street Southwest.)
Marker installed: 2004

River Farms to Urban Towers. Southwest Heritage Trail

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The District did not have full voting rights until 1961: Although residents of the District of Columbia have been paying federal taxes since 1861, it was not until 1961 that they were granted the right to vote in presidential elections. It wasn't until 1973 that residents were granted the right to elect their own mayor and city council.