Great Expectations
Historical marker location:
161 Randolph Place Northwest, Bloomingdale, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of Randolph Place Northwest and 2nd Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west on Randolph Place Northwest.)
Marker installed: 2015
Worthy Ambition. LeDroit Park/Bloomingdale 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.