Author: Katja Sipple, MA, MIS

Post Office Building

"Adolph A. Weinman (1870-1952) was a most favored artist among the designers of the Federal Triangle in the…

99 New York Avenue Northwest

Segment of the Berlin Wall (John Hopkins University)

" This segment of the Berlin Wall was presented to the Nitze School and the American Institute for…

(202) 663-5600
John Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies

Segment of the Berlin Wall (Newseum)

"Walk into the spacious entry hall of D.C.’s Newseum, a museum dedicated to free expression and a free press,…

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565 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest

Segment of the Berlin Wall (Ronald Reagan Building)

"Donated by the citizens of Berlin and the employees of Daimler- Benz, a large section of the Berlin Wall was…

(202) 759-0074
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest

Sixth & I Historic Synagogue

Originally built in 1906 to house the Orthodox Adas Israel congregation, the building was left empty for…

(202) 408-3100
600 I Street Northwest

Smithsonian Arts and Industries Building

"Originally known as the National Museum, this building was constructed in 1881 by the firm of Cluss and…

(202) 633-1000
900 Jefferson Drive Southwest

Stoner's Hall

Meeting place of many German organizations in DC, including the Concordia Circle, the German-American Club,…

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7377 16th Street Northwest

Swiss Dairy in Tennallytown (Tenleytown)

"Frederick (Frederic) Bangerter emigrated from his native Switzerland in February 1864 and made his way to…

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4646 40th Sreett Northwest

Turnhalle

Meeting place of the Columbia Turn Verein and the 8 Batallion German Veterans.

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928 M Street Northwest

United States Gramophone Company

"Emile (originally Emil) Berliner was born in Hanover, Germany, on May 20, 1851 Enticed by the offer of a…

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1410 Pennsylvania Avenue NorthwestWashington