Row Houses, Washington, DC
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hykesj
N 38° 54.935 W 077° 01.535
18S E 324385 N 4309359
These row houses, found on T Street in Washington DC, represent a typical residential neighborhood scene on this 2003 postage stamp.
Waymark Code: WMXVCX
Location: District of Columbia, United States
Date Posted: 03/01/2018
Views: 9
As the inscription around its perimeter reads, this stamp honors Washington, District of Columbia, The Nation’s Capital. It was even oriented in the shape of a diamond mimicking the original 100 square mile diamond-shaped parcel allotted for the district.
What’s the best way to represent a large city like Washington DC on a postage stamp (which is practically synonymous with small)? Perhaps a portion of the original plan for the city by French army engineer Pierre L’Enfant? Or maybe the familiar view along the National Mall? Or how about some cherry blossoms or a typical neighborhood scene? Better yet, how about all of the above!
The row houses depicted on the stamp are found in the Shaw neighborhood north of the National Mall. The Shaw neighborhood was named for Colonel Robert Gould Shaw of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. Well, actually it’s named for the neighborhood’s junior high school which, in turn, was named for the Civil War colonel. I wonder if any of the folks who live here are aware that their house is on a postage stamp.
Stamp Issuing Country: United States
Date of Issue: 23-Sep-2003
Denomination: 37 cents
Color: multicolored
Stamp Type: Single Stamp
Relevant Web Site: Not listed
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