McMillan Sand Filtration Site

McMillan Sand Filtration Site is a twenty-five acre decommissioned water treatment plant in northwest Washington, D.C., built as part of the historic McMillan Reservoir Park.

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Type: Industry
Description: twenty-five acre decommissioned water treatment plant in Northwest Washington, D.C., United States
Also known as: “McMillan Park” and “Reservoir District”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Children’s National Medical Center and Glenwood Cemetery.

Children’s National Medical Center

Hospital

Children's National Hospital is a freestanding, 323-bed, pediatric acute care children's hospital located in Washington, D.C. It is affiliated with the George Washington University School of Medicine and the Howard University College of Medicine. Children’s National Medical Center is situated 2,000 feet northwest of McMillan Sand Filtration Site.

Glenwood Cemetery

Cemetery

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Glenwood Cemetery is a historic cemetery located at 2219 Lincoln Road NE in Washington, D.C. It is a private, secular cemetery owned and operated by The Glenwood Cemetery, Inc. Glenwood Cemetery is situated 1,100 feet east of McMillan Sand Filtration Site.

MedStar Washington Hospital Center

Hospital

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MedStar Washington Hospital Center is the largest not-for-profit Hospital in Washington, D.C.. It is a member of MedStar Health, licensed for 926 beds, and a teaching hospital for Georgetown University School of Medicine. MedStar Washington Hospital Center is situated 2,500 feet northwest of McMillan Sand Filtration Site.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Bloomingdale and Edgewood.

Bloomingdale

Neighborhood

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Bloomingdale is a neighborhood in the Northwest quadrant of Washington, D.C., less than two miles north of the United States Capitol building. It is a primarily residential neighborhood, with a small commercial center near the intersection of Rhode Island Avenue and First Street NW featuring bars, restaurants, and food markets.

Edgewood

Neighborhood

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Edgewood is a neighborhood located in Ward 5 of Northeast Washington, D.C. Edgewood is bounded by Michigan Avenue NE to the north, Rhode Island Avenue NE to the south, North Capitol Street to the west, and the Washington Metro's Red Line to the east.