District of Columbia War Memorial
National Register of Historic Places

District of Columbia War Memorial

Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia
Listed
July 10, 2014
Type
Site
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
14000388

About this property

The District of Columbia War Memorial commemorates the more than 26,000 "residents and citizens" of the District of Columbia who performed military service in World War I, including the 499 who gave their lives in that service. Located on the National Mall, it was constructed in 1931 as a domed, peristyle Doric temple designed to serve as a bandstand for public events. In a practice unusual for the time, the names are listed in alphabetical order, without regard to rank, gender, race, or national origin.

Location

Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia
38.88757, -77.04286

Categories

COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTARCHITECTURESOCIAL HISTORY
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was District of Columbia War Memorial listed on the National Register?

District of Columbia War Memorial was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 10, 2014.

What type of historic resource is District of Columbia War Memorial?

District of Columbia War Memorial is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for District of Columbia War Memorial?

The period of significance for District of Columbia War Memorial is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1931.

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