Dunbar Theater/Southern Aid Society

Historical marker location:

1903 7th Street Northwest, Shaw, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of 7th Street Northwest and T Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north on 7th Street Northwest.)

African American Heritage Trail, Washington, DC. 1901-1903 Seventh Street, NW

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."