History of Police and Fire Call Boxes

Historical marker location:

Foxhall, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of Q Street Northwest and Q Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west on Q Street Northwest.)

Marker installed: 2019

The District is home to many iconic landmarks and monuments: In addition to the Washington Monument, the District is home to many other famous landmarks and monuments, including the Lincoln Memorial, the Jefferson Memorial, the U.S. Capitol Building, and the White House. These structures are visited by millions of tourists each year and are symbols of the nation's history and democracy.