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Territorial…
In 1871, Washington D.C. was granted territorial status by Congress with the Organic Act, which…
Office of Public…
Beginning in 1849, the public realm comprised of streets, plazas, and parks or ‘reservations’…
Appointed Mayor and…
During the first seven decades in Washington D.C., authorities with jurisdiction over streets…
Board of…
During this era, three Presidentially-appointed Commissioners were charged with surveying and…
