We've all stopped to read historical markers. Here are some photographs that illustrate their variety across the landscapes of America and the world. Geographically yours, D.J.Z.
Federal Triangle Heritage Trail: Here is the verso of the marker at Stop 11 in front of the Old Post Office Building, the former seat of the Post Office Department. This side carries a map showing Heritage Trail markers and an iconic photograph right out of the archives. [2012]
Federal Triangle Heritage Trail: While you are waiting in line to get into the National Archives, you can catch a glimpse of the Archives being built. It's just too bad the crowds aren't lining up at the historical marker. They are virtually all looking down at their iphones (which is where the markers of the future will be). [2012]
Federal Triangle Heritage Trail: A string of 16 two-sided, free-standing placards presents the history of DC's Federal Triangle. Stop 3 puts you in eye-shot of the FBI and introduces you to J. Edgar Hoover. The theme of all these markers is landscape change. [2012]
