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  The Schumin Web Transit Center - Washington Metro   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
McPherson Square, closest station to the White House, opened July 1, 1977.
McPherson Square station entrance pylon, Franklin Square entrance.
It should be noted that the packages on the ground in the far right of the photo are not a "suspicious object", but rather belonging to a gentleman who was just out of frame when the photo was taken.
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  Get There Archive by Category
Metro is reporting a disruption between the Dupont Circle and Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan stations on the Red Line in both directions due to a loss of rail power.
Metro spokeswoman Lisa Farbstein told the Associated Press that 75 passengers who were aboard a Shady Grove bound train when the outrage occurred were led back to the DuPont Circle station by Metro employees.
Metro is one of the nation's most heavily used transit systems, and that applies to holidays, as well.
blog.washingtonpost.com /getthere/metro   (4786 words)

  
 The Guide -- Where in the District: McPherson Square
Instead, McPherson’s appeal to Washington, D.C. natives is a few hotspots for the swank crowd on Capitol Hill as well as several nifty resources you just might someday need.
Club Zei entertains a different spin on the style of Washington’s elite, as the posh nightclub seated quite literally at the center of the McPherson Square area (1415 Zei Alley, NW; between 14th and 15th, H and I Streets).
The best-kept secret of the District is just a hop and a skip from the McPherson Square stop: the rooftop restaurant at the Hotel Washington on 15th St., across from the Department of the Treasury.
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 Metrorail Track and Structures in Washington, D.C.
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, or WMATA, has been in existence since about 1967 when the Metrorail, or Metro, system began construction.
Even before 9/11, Metro Transit Police had a zero tolerance policy because of the number of suicides in the system and are very observant of people walking on or near the tracks or in restricted areas.
After talking to various Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority employees, the station: still exists and is used for storage, was built but was backfilled during later expansion, was never constructed, or was never even consider and what is a rail station anyway.
www.clouse.org /metro.html   (1799 words)

  
 Washington, D.C. Travel Guide | Fodor's Online   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Washington is not known for fashionably dressed inhabitants or a hip arts scene.
Several years ago, Washington was known as the murder capital of the country.
Washington is a great place to visit for any number of reasons, but it's most important as a place of history.
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 Lafayette Square
Lafayette Square is a seven-acre public park located directly north of the White House on H Street between 15th and 17th Streets, NW.
In 1824, the Square was officially named in honor of General Lafayette of France.
The Hay-Adams Hotel, located in Lafayette Square Park, is a Historic Hotels of America member, a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
www.cr.nps.gov /nr/travel/wash/dc30.htm   (520 words)

  
 McPherson - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Stewart McPherson, a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross
McPherson Square, a public square in Washington, D.C. McPherson Square (Washington Metro), a station on the Washington Metro
Fort McPherson, Northwest Territories, a town in the Northwest Territories, Canada
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/McPherson   (267 words)

  
 Washington DC McPherson Square Hotels
The Willard Inter-Continental Washington is Washington's most distinguished landmark hotel in the heart of Washington, DC.
The Sofitel Washington at Lafayette Square is a deluxe four star hotel situated five miles from the Reagan International Airport.
The Washington Marriott at Metro Center is situated at 12th and G Streets Northwest in an ideal location for business and sightseeing.
www.washingtondchotelservice.com /mcpherson_square   (426 words)

  
 Washington DC McPherson Square Hotels
The Willard Inter-Continental Washington is Washington's most distinguished landmark hotel in the heart of Washington, DC.
The Sofitel Washington at Lafayette Square is a deluxe four star hotel situated five miles from the Reagan International Airport.
The Washington Marriott at Metro Center is situated at 12th and G Streets Northwest in an ideal location for business and sightseeing.
washingtondchotelservice.com /mcpherson_square   (426 words)

  
 Hotels On Washington DC Metro, Stations & Attractions In Downtown Area - Washington Plaza   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Allow the Washington Plaza to serve as your connection to the exciting attractions of Washington DC.
When selecting from hotels near the Washington DC Metro, few can rival the Washington Plaza for comfort and convenience.
Business is truly a pleasure when you stay at our convenient hotel near the Metro in Washington DC.
www.washingtonplazahotel.com /local_attractions   (342 words)

  
 TheCapitol.Net > Washington, DC Museums, Memorials and Monuments
Metro: Metro Center or Federal Triangle or McPherson Square.
Metro: Stadium Armory on the blue or orange lines, then Bus number B-2, B-4, or B-5 to the intersection of Bladensburg Road and R Street, Walk east of R street 300 yards to the R street gate.
This grand 1805 house overlooking the Potomac River was a gift from George Washington to Eleanor "Nelly" Custis, granddaughter of Martha Washington (Nelly's brother, George Washington Parke Custis, built Arlington House), and her husband, Maj. Lawrence Lewis, the General's nephew.
www.thecapitol.net /VisitingDC/dcmuseum.htm   (3158 words)

  
 Congressman Jesse L. Jackson, Jr.: Washington, D.C. Tourist Information
Washington Nationals - RFK Stadium: Located at 2400 East Capitol Street, S.E. Tickets may be purchased online, by calling Ticketmaster at 202-397-SEAT, visiting the RFK Stadium Box Office or any Ticketmaster outlet.
Washington Wizards - MCI Center: Located at 7th and F Streets NW For season tickets and partial plans call (202) 661-5050.
Metro: Metro Center (Red, Orange, and Blue lines) is located 1/2 block north of the Theatre.
www.house.gov /jackson/test/VisitingWashington.shtml   (3833 words)

  
 Lynne and Alex's Wedding - Things to Do In DC   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
McPherson Square), and many of the Smithsonian museums are clustered around this long, grassy expanse.
Also, you may be interested in the Washington National Cathedral, the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, the (sobering) Holocaust Museum and Ford's Theater, where Lincoln was assassinated.
A couple of extra comments here: First, addresses in Washington, DC (map) can sometimes be a bit confusing, but once you learn how it all works, you'll be able to find your way around in no time.
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 Club at Franklin Square   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The City Club of Washington at Franklin Square is a Private Club that overlooks the lush, ancestral trees of Franklin Park, the symbolic and geographic heart of a dynamic community.
The City Club of Washington at Franklin Square is located at 1300 I Street, NW, on the Lobby level.
The Club is conveniently located a half block from the McPherson Square metro on the Blue and Orange Lines.
www.franklinsquareclub.com /about/club_location.htm   (496 words)

  
 WMATA Blue Line
In the original Metro plans, this station was to be called "Marine Barracks", after the nearby facility of the same name.
The entire station resembles Metro Center somewhat, in terms of overall design, with a massive intersecting vault in the center.
McPherson Square station is the closest in proximity to the White House, and, accordingly, gets a large amount of tourist traffic.
world.nycsubway.org /us/washdc/blue/wmata-blue-mcpherson.html   (4116 words)

  
 OIPS General Info for Students and Scholars of George Mason University   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
To travel directly to the Arlington campus, take the orange line metro to the Virginia Square station, which is a three-minute walk from the campus.
The closest Metro train station to Mason's Fairfax campus is the Vienna station, at the end of the orange line.
The largest Campus is the Fairfax campus which is approximately 20 miles West of Washington D.C. The Fairfax campus is accessible by public transportation and the closest Metro station is the Vienna Metro station where a bus service connects to the campus.
www.gmu.edu /student/oips/student/GenInfo/HowToGetHere.htm   (666 words)

  
 Express
Interestingly enough, McPherson Square — today more notable for its office buildings, its homeless population and its two Starbucks — was once one of the city's most desirable neighborhoods, with the blocks to the north of the White House lined with fashionable townhouses and mansions.
In fact, at one time, the entire south side of the square was occupied by the giant McLean House — a residence modeled on Rome's Barberini Palace that rivaled the White House in opulence.
I was walking across Lafayette Square in front of the White House when I overheard what I believe was a teacher telling his gaggle of giggly girl students that whoever is on that big statue died in battle because the horse has two legs off the ground.
www.readexpress.com /read_freeride/2006/07/mcpherson_square_a_general_and_the_hope_1.php   (972 words)

  
 DC Public Service Commission: Where We Are   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
It is located one block South of the McPherson Square stop on the Blue and Orange lines, and about two blocks northwest of the Metro Center station.
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) or Metro provides safe, clean, reliable bus and rail transit service to Washington, DC and the neighboring Maryland and Virginia communities.
From the McPherson Metro, take the 14th Street exit and walk one block down to 1333 H Street.
www.dcpsc.org /whereweare/whereweare.shtm   (346 words)

  
 Summer FREEdom Savings   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
First memorial in Washington, DC purposely designed to be totally wheelchair accessible.
This sculpture is a memorial to the men who died in the sinking of the Titanic in 1912, many giving up their space in the lifeboats for women and children.
Sculptor Donald DeLue's commemorative tribute is one of the few Washington statues representing a living cause.
www.washington.org /summerfreedom/visitmem.htm   (954 words)

  
 RLJ Development -  Doubletree Hotel, Washington, DC   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The 220-room Hilton Doubletree Hotel Washington, DC was re-branded in July 2005 and was formerly known as the Washington Terrace Hotel, which was affiliated with Preferred Hotels and Resorts, a referral service for upscale independent hotels.
The Doubletree Washington, DC is a garden-inspired boutique-style luxury hotel where the rooms have custom wall coverings, walnut and maple furnishings, and touches of stainless steel and granite.
Located near Scott Circle in northwest Washington, DC, the Doubletree Washington is six blocks from the White House, and three blocks from the Connecticut Avenue and K Street business and shopping districts.
www.rljhotels.com /properties_washingtondoubletree.htm   (250 words)

  
 Metro Bolsters Staff Training On Security
The operator, who has been in her job for seven years, contacted Metro's central control and was ordered to inspect the backpack, Smith said.
Meanwhile, officials at Metro's operations control center received a report that a child had left a backpack on a train at Smithsonian Station and suspected it was the backpack on Train 401, Smith said.
At McPherson Square, a rail supervisor held the train and ordered all passengers to disembark while the backpack was inspected and then removed.
www.washingtonpost.com /wp-dyn/content/article/2005/07/26/AR2005072601905.html   (812 words)

  
 Metro_Accident_Post_Article
Three passengers were killed and at least 22 others injured yesterday when a crowded Metro subway train derailed at rush hour near the Federal Triangle station in downtown Washington.
The derailment occurred, Metro officials said, while the train was running at a slow speed under manual, rather than computerized, control.
The derailment immediately halted all subway service between McPherson Square and the Federal Center stop, at Third and D streets SW, and led to delays on other parts of the Blue and Orange lines.
www.henney.com /metroart.htm   (967 words)

  
 NFHTA Travel & Lodging   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The National Fair Housing Training Academy is located in the Miner Teacher College (Building 14) on the campus of Howard University at 2565 Georgia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20059.
Metro: For a Metro map, and directions from your hotel to the Academy, go to www.wmata.com.
You can access all taxi services serving the Washington Metro area via the web on sites like www.dcpages.com.
www.hud.gov /offices/fheo/nfhta/travel.cfm   (526 words)

  
 Sofitel Lafayette Square, Washington, D.C | Hotel Review | Washington, D.C. | Frommers.com
The Sofitel, like the Hay-Adams Hotel, borders Lafayette Square and is just minutes from the White House.
Because of its corner location and exceptionally large windows, guest rooms are bright with natural light; second- and third-floor rooms facing 15th or H street bring in more light still, because their windows extend nearly from floor to ceiling.
Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
www.frommers.com /destinations/washingtondc/H46763.html   (504 words)

  
 Washington DC hotel, in central downtown business district, Hotel Helix is an unexpected getaway off Logan Circle
Our Washington DC hotel is located on the south side in the middle of the block at 1430 Rhode Island Avenue, NW.
Our downtown Washington DC hotel is located on the south side in the middle of the block at 1430 Rhode Island Avenue, NW.
Reach Hotel Helix using Washington DC's metro by exiting at the McPherson Square station.
www.hotelhelix.com /helmapa   (553 words)

  
 McPherson Square (Washington Metro) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
McPherson Square is a Washington Metro station in Washington, D.C., on the Blue and Orange Lines.
This is the main station to access the White House.
This article relating to the Washington Metro is a stub.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/McPherson_Square_(Washington_Metro)   (166 words)

  
 Washington DC Metro
Maps to metro stops in Washington DC are just a few of the services they provide.
Not only is the metro easily accessible, but certainly a great value if you plan to ride the metro at least 5 times within the same day.
Most sights are accessible by metro or even a short walk from your nearby hotel.
www.dcaccommodations.com /washington-dc-metro.html   (370 words)

  
 108th Annual APA Convention- Washington DC   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
In Washington, there is music in the air, from the Kennedy Center’s many stages and the clubs of Georgetown and Adams Morgan to the military bands that give concerts on the Mall.
Meetings are scheduled in the Washington Convention Center, the Capital Hilton Hotel, the Grand Hyatt Washington Hotel, the Hyatt Regency Washington Hotel on Capitol Hill, the Renaissance Mayflower Hotel, and the Renaissance Washington Hotel.
Airport bus to the Grand Hyatt Washington Hotel, the J. Marriott Hotel, the Renaissance Mayflower Hotel, the Renaissance Washington Hotel, or the Downtown Terminal at the Washington Convention Center is $16 one-way, $26 round-trip.
www.apa.org /convention00/information.html   (4919 words)

  
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Killed in an ambush in 1864 near Atlanta, Major-General McPherson was the highest-ranking Union officer killed in the Civil War.
A horse with one raised front leg indicates wounded in battle, two raised legs indicates killed in battle and with a horse on all fours indicates a general died of natural causes.
The new park is envisioned to be a centerpiece space for new housing, office and retail planned for the area.
www.readexpress.com /read_freeride/metro/mcpherson_square   (1422 words)

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