Pennsylvania Quarter (Washington, D.C.)

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Information for Authority record

Name (Latin)
Pennsylvania Quarter (Washington, D.C.)
Other forms of name
Washington (D.C.). Pennsylvania Quarter
Pennsylvania Quarter Neighborhood (Washington, D.C.)
Penn Quarter (Washington, D.C.)
Coordinates
-77.024 -77.024 38.8972 38.8972 (gooearth )
Associated country
United States
MARC
MARC

Other Identifiers

VIAF: 157267295
Wikidata: Q12065534
Library of congress: n 95100171
OCoLC: oca03936013
Sources of Information
  • Penna. Quarter Neighborhood Assn. Pennsylvania Quarter Neighborhood, 1995:map recto (Pennsylvania Quarter; Pennsylvania Quarter Neighborhood)
  • Penna. Avenue Development Corp. Experience the rebirth of one of Washington's oldest neighborhoods, Penn Quarter, 1994:map verso (Penn Quarter; Pennsylvania Quarter)

Wikipedia description:

Penn Quarter is a historic neighborhood of Downtown Washington, D.C., located north of Pennsylvania Avenue, in Northwest D.C. Penn Quarter is roughly equivalent to the city's early downtown core near Pennsylvania Avenue and 7th Street NW, Penn Quarter is an entertainment and commercial hub, home to many museums, theaters, cinemas, restaurants, bars, art galleries and retail shops. Landmarks include the Capital One Arena, the National Portrait Gallery, the Harman Center for the Arts, and others. The area is home to a popular farmers market and several food, wine, art, and culture focused festivals.

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