Historical Marker

Frank W. Crilley Building

Historical marker location:
Navy Yard, District of Columbia
( Marker is on Sicard Street, SE.)

Frank W. Crilley, Ensign, U.S. Navy, 1888-1947

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."
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