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Anacostia, DC - World's Largest Chair Wannabe Took the metro down to Anacostia to check out the newly-built World's (previously) Largest Chair and apparently it is no longer made of wood. The chair is now made of some metallic material, and from what I could see, the cushion on the seat appears to be made out of metal as well. I suppose this change was done to prevent frequent maintenance. The chair's worth a look-see though if you're just driving by. [Nat Balsley, 07/09/2007][RA: This old World's Largest Chair contender was re-dedicated on April 25, 2006. The 1959 historic plaque, left intact on the base, describes the original, 2-ton, all-wood chair.]One-Time World's Largest Chair:
Address: 2101 Martin Luther King Ave, SE, Washington, DC [Show Map]
Directions: I-295/Anacostia Freeway to the Malcolm X Ave. exit. At the end of the ramp, turn left onto Malcolm X Ave. After two blocks, turn left onto Martin Luther King Ave. Drive 1.5 miles to V St. and the chair.
Hours: Always visible.- Dulles Airport, DC - B-29 Atomic Bomber on display again
Earlier this week, the Enola Gay, America's famous and controversial B-29 atomic bomber, was unveiled at the new National Air and Space Museum, in the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center near Dulles International Airport.... [08/22/2003] Complete News Story 
Georgetown, DC - Staircase from The Exorcist The long, narrow staircase that holds the legend that someone "mysteriously fell down" during the filming of The Exorcist is at the end of M street in Georgetown, DC. There is a gas station there now. It is not so much the mecca of the aging punk squatter scene anymore, but tourists do still come to take pictures. [John Shea, 11/10/1998][RA: Snapster Dean Jeffrey sent this photo of the steps that Father Karras falls down in The
Exorcist. "William Peter Blatty, author of the book and screenplay, once lived at 3618 Prospect Street. Due
to their creepy and theatrical nature, the steps used to be locally known as 'The
Hitchcock Steps.'"]Scary Stairway From "The Exorcist":
Address: Washington, DC [Show Map]
Directions: In Georgetown. The top of the stairs are at the corner of Prospect Street NW and 36th Street NW. They lead down to a gas station on M Street NW.
Admission: Free.
Georgetown, DC - Huge Chair Students are encouraged to think big by a huge green Adirondack chair in front of the main building at Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Georgetown. [Anna Newman, 03/24/2009]Big Green Chair:
Address: 3500 R Street NW, Washington, DC [Show Map]
Directions: In Georgetown, on the front law of the Duke Ellington School For The Arts. Northwest corner of Reservoir Road NW and 35th Street NW.
Washington, DC - National Museum of Health and Medicine
A great medical museum. Where else can you see pieces of Abraham Lincoln's skull? Roadsideamerica.com Report...
National Museum of Health and Medicine:
Address: 6900 Georgia Avenue, Washington, DC [Show Map]
Directions: NW corner of Washington DC. 495 beltway west to exit 31B Georgia Ave. south 2.5 miles. Look for black wrought-iron fence on right. Through Walter Reed Army Medical Center gate at Elder St. Show picture ID. Make immediate right onto service road past loading docks, road makes sharp right turn stop sign, go 500 feet. U-shaped driveway on right. Bldg. 54 (facing Dahlia).
Admission: Free. Picture ID rqd.
Hours: M-F 10 am - 5:30 pm, Sa, Su, Hol (Call to verify)
Phone: 202-782-2200
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