Roy Lichtenstein

Historical marker location:

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

( Marker is on 9th Street Northwest north of F Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north.)

born New York City 1923-died New York City 1997. Smithsonian American Art Museum

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."