The Modern Shopper

Historical marker location:
3502 Georgia Avenue Northwest, Park View, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of Georgia Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29) and Park Road Northwest, on the right when traveling south on Georgia Avenue Northwest.)

Lift Every Voice. Georgia Ave./Pleasant Plains Heritage Trail

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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.