Harry Wardman

Historical marker location:

2700 27th Street Northwest, Woodley Park, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of Woodley Road Northwest and 27th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west on Woodley Road Northwest.)

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."