Observatory Circle
For the neighborhood, see Observatory Circle, Washington, D.C.
Observatory Circle is a street in Washington, D.C. It runs from Calvert Street to Massachusetts Avenue near 34th Street. Established in 1894,[1][2] the street follows an incomplete loop, forming an arc rather than a circle. Number One Observatory Circle is the official residence of the Vice President of the United States.
The inside of the arc formed by Observatory was blurred on Google Maps.[3]
See also
- List of circles in Washington, D.C.
- Observatory Circle, Washington, D.C. - article about the neighborhood
- United States Naval Observatory
References
- ↑ "New Naval Observatory Grounds". Washington Evening Star. May 2, 1894. p. 1.
- ↑ "Signed Today". Washington Evening Star. July 30, 1894. p. 1.
- ↑ "1 Observatory Cir NW Washington DC". Google Maps.
Coordinates: 38°55′16″N 77°04′01″W / 38.921°N 77.067°W
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