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I've read numerous websites purporting that the layout of Washington D.C. has symbols such as 5- and 6-pointed stars when viewed from above. I came to this page in search of corroborations one way or the other, and expanations for this (i.e. was it intentional or not) if they do in fact exist. Anyone else heard of this and care to comment? 24.18.35.120 06:30, 25 June 2006 (UTC)
I've removed the following from the article:
Beside the fact that it's unsourced speculation, it doesn't fit the facts. The Romans did have X, Y, and Z. On the other hand, they did not have W, nor did they distinguish U from V, but we have U, V, and W streets. I didn't say all of this in the edit summary because I inadvertently hit the "return" key. Doctor Whom 13:47, 23 October 2006 (UTC)
Urban legends and myths.
It is a myth that L'Enfant based Washington DC on Versailles. Repeating it is misinformation. There are no circles in the L'Enfant plan---take a look. Circles came later as the plan was developed with houses constructed, streets paved, etc.
The myth about John Jay is just that...and pretty stupid too. Why repeat it. Orthography explains it--"I" and "J" are pretty similar when written cursive. You could see Thomas Jefferson's initials TI.
The myth about avenues for miliary access is a myth too--why repeat it. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.252.82.124 ( talk) 05:52, 27 November 2006 (UTC)
This article and the article on Washington DC both note that the diagonal roads are generally named for States. But neither explains why the avenues closest to city center were named for the particular states whose names they bear. Comparing a map of DC with a list showing the original 13 States' order of ratification of the constitution suggests that the names of the close-in avenues track the ratification or admission-to-the-Union dates (other than Washington Ave, SW, presumably named directly for the first President). Outlying diagonal avenues show the names of the states most recently admitted. Is this the correct rationale and, if so, does anyone have a source to cite for it? It would be a useful addition to either or both articles. Hibsch 18:18, 19 July 2007 (UTC)
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This is incomprehensible:
"While the system may appear complex, once learned it allows one to pinpoint not only where one is but also where and how far one may need to travel. For example, one can readily infer from the address 633 A Street SE that the referenced location is southeast of the US Capitol, one block south of East Capitol Street, on the south side of A Street SE, between 6th and 7th Streets SE."
I love the use of the word "readily." I certainly understand that SE means that it's in the Southeast quadrant. But how the hell can one "readily infer" the rest of that?
Please read that passage, think about it, and be honest with me. Can you make heads or tails out of it? Jeri Southern ( talk) 17:28, 17 September 2023 (UTC)