Historical Marker

Takoma Recreation Center

Historical marker location:
301 Van Buren St NW, Takoma, District of Columbia
( Marker is on Van Buren Street Northwest just west of 3rd Street Northwest, on the left when traveling east.)

founded in 1958

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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