Man with Briefcase

Historical marker location:

600 7th Street Northwest, Penn Quarter, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of 7th Street Northwest and G Street Northwest, on the left when traveling north on 7th Street Northwest.)

1987-88. Cor-Ten steel

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."