You Had to Wear a Tie

Historical marker location:

1250 U Street Northwest, U Street Corridor, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of U Street Northwest and 13th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east on U Street Northwest.)

City within a City. Greater U Street Heritage Trail

The District was the site of the first public monument to George Washington: The Washington Monument, which stands in the center of the National Mall, was built to honor the first U.S. president. It was completed in 1884, more than 50 years after construction began.