The Old Brick Capitol
Historical marker location:
1 1st Street Northeast, Capitol Hill, District of Columbia
( Marker can be reached from 1st Street Northeast south of Maryland Avenue Northeast, on the right when traveling north.)
Marker installed: 1950
[Old Capitol Prison]. [U.S. Supreme Court Building National Historic Landmark]
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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."