Historical Marker

Kalorama

Historical marker location:
2349 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Sheridan-Kalorama, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of 24th Street Northwest and Massachusetts Ave Northwest on 24th Street Northwest.)

Sheridan Kalorama. Call Box Restoration Project

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.
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