Historical Marker

Randall Recreation Center

Historical marker location:
599 South Capitol Street SW, Southwest Waterfront, District of Columbia
( Marker can be reached from I Street Southwest just west of South Capitol Street Southwest, on the right when traveling west.)
Marker installed: 2019

founded in 1912

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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