Historical Marker

Making A Modern Museum

Historical marker location:
1300 Constitution Avenue Northwest, The National Mall, District of Columbia
( Marker is on Constitution Avenue Northwest (U.S. 50) west of 12th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east.)

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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