Philip S. Amsterdam Hall
Historical marker location:
2350 H Street Northwest, Foggy Bottom, District of Columbia
( Marker is on H Street Northwest east of 24th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east.)
Marker installed: 2009
This residence hall is named in honor of Philip S. Amsterdam, BA '62, Hon LLD '07
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The original design of the city was influenced by a French architect: Pierre Charles L'Enfant, a French architect and engineer, was hired by George Washington to design the city in 1791. L'Enfant's design was influenced by the layout of several European cities, including Paris and Versailles.