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Shaw is a neighborhood located in the Northwest quadrant of Washington, D.C., ***** named after Union Colonel Robert Gould Shaw, the commander of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry during the American Civil War.

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--> Robert Shaw was an advocate for equality between black and white troops

--> Shaw's leadership inspired tens of thousands of men to enlist into the Union Army and contribute to its ultimate victory.

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Shaw's neighborhood offers different cultural landmarks consisting of:

-Ben's Chili Bowl, staying open during the 1968 riots, Ben's Chili Bowl continues to host customers and serve local residents.

-Lincoln Theatre, originally opened in 1922 as one of the largest integrated movie houses and ballrooms, it closed due to race-related riots in 1968. Later it was reopened in 1994 after being renovated and placed on the National Registrar of Historic Places in 1993, it continues to host performances and events today.

-Howard Theatre, owned by Abe Lichtman, a white owner of theaters that catered to African Americans, it was billed the "largest color theater in the World" in the 70's. After restoration, it still hosts artists and performers in today's entertainment industry.

-Dunbar Theater, currently know as the Southern Aid Society, the Dunbar Theater holds nearly 350 seats and was a popular venue for live entertainment, including many jazz and blues artists as well as movies. Originally opening in the 1920's, it was added to the National Registrar of Historic Places in 1968, shortly after closing in 1960.

- Whitelaw Hotel, served well-known entertainers who were performing near U Street as well as African American visitors drawn to Washington for meetings of national black organizations, all of whom were unable to rent rooms in the city's luxury hotels because of discrimination and segregation. The Hotel was built by the same Architect of the Southern Aid Society in 1919, later being added to the National Registrar of Historic Places as well.

-O Street Market,

-Shiloh Baptist Church,

-The Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Neighborhood Library,

-Twelfth Street YMCA Building,

and the north portion of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

Citations:

IStrategyLabs. "About Us - Ben's Chili Bowl." Bens Chili Bowl. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Oct. 2016.

Frank, Stephanie Barbara. "“If We Own the Story, We Own the Place”: Culturalheritage, Historic Preservation, and Gentrification on U Street." ProQuest Dissertations and Theses (2005): n. pag. ProQuest. Web. 12 Oct. 2016.

Boese, Kent. "Howard Theatre: A History." Greater Greater Washington. N.p., 20 May 2009. Web. 20 Oct. 2016.

"Www.culturaltourism.org." Whitelaw Hotel, African American Heritage Trail -. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Oct. 2016.