Site of the National Bureau of Standards
Historical marker location:
4250 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Forest Hills, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of Connecticut Avenue Northwest and Windom Place Northwest, on the left when traveling north on Connecticut Avenue Northwest.)
Forest Hills Neighborhood Art on Call
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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."