Historical Marker

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Historical marker location:
1550 Anacostia Avenue Northeast, Kenilworth Park, District of Columbia
( Marker can be reached from Anacostia Avenue Northeast, 0.1 miles west of Ponds Street Northeast, on the right when traveling west.)

Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

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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