Thomas Circle was constructed as a traffic circle as part of the original L'Enfant Plan for the District of Columbia. The circle was named for American Civil War General George Henry Thomas.
A horse-drawn railway installed around the Circle in the mid-1860s led to development to the north. Paved roads and sewers soon followed, and the area quickly attracted wealthy residents. Luther Place Memorial Church was built in 1874.
In December 1938, construction began on a $680,000 tunnel that would allow Massachusetts Avenue's through-traffic to pass under the circle. This underpass opened on March 14, 1940. North-south running through-traffic lanes cutting through the center of the circle were added to improve traffic flow.
The long-awaited redesign of 'Dave Thomas Circle,' one of the District's most notorious intersections, is set to begin Wednesday.
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published: 19 Jul 2023
Here's how D.C. locals feel about the demise of 'Dave Thomas Circle'
The Wendy's in the middle of D.C.'s most confusing intersection is shutting its doors forever to make way for something new.
Operating since the mid-1980s, the Wendy's at so-called 'Dave Thomas Circle' in Northeast Washington has baffled drivers and pedestrians alike. But it's also the site of a lot of memories.
The city used eminent domain to acquire the property, in a proposed $35 million redevelopment of the strange, triangular roundabout.
The Washington Post's Hannah Jewell spoke to locals about their mixed feelings. Read more: https://wapo.st/3EFAPLz. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqK
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published: 22 Sep 2021
Dreaded intersection will get a makeover at 'Dave Thomas Circle' in DC
Many commuters consider it one of the most aggravating intersections in DC. But as Evan Koslof reports, that intersection is getting a complete makeover.
published: 19 Jul 2023
Thomas Circle in Downtown DC | Washington, DC 360 Video
Your journey through Washington, DC begins now. Explore Thomas Circle in Downtown DC and look for these three things: (1) To the right: The statue of Union Army General George Henry Thomas; (2) straight ahead: the historic National City Christian Church, which was designed by the architect of the Jefferson Memorial; (3) directly behind: the Kimpton Donovan Hotel. Discover more at https://washington.org.
published: 16 Aug 2017
Wendy's restaurant at DC's infamous 'Dave Thomas Circle' to close | FOX 5 DC
The Wendy's restaurant at D.C.'s infamous 'Dave Thomas Circle' will close Tuesday according to Mayor Muriel Bowser. STORY: https://bit.ly/39r7y92
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published: 21 Sep 2021
The end of an era for Dave Thomas Circle | It's A DC Thing
The horror story that is Dave Thomas Circle is coming to an end.
published: 03 Feb 2021
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Man shot, killed near tent community in Thomas Circle
DC Police found a gun at the scene that they are investigating.
The long-awaited redesign of 'Dave Thomas Circle,' one of the District's most notorious intersections, is set to begin Wednesday.
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The long-awaited redesign of 'Dave Thomas Circle,' one of the District's most notorious intersections, is set to begin Wednesday.
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The Wendy's in the middle of D.C.'s most confusing intersection is shutting its doors forever to make way for something new.
Operating since the mid-1980s, th...
The Wendy's in the middle of D.C.'s most confusing intersection is shutting its doors forever to make way for something new.
Operating since the mid-1980s, the Wendy's at so-called 'Dave Thomas Circle' in Northeast Washington has baffled drivers and pedestrians alike. But it's also the site of a lot of memories.
The city used eminent domain to acquire the property, in a proposed $35 million redevelopment of the strange, triangular roundabout.
The Washington Post's Hannah Jewell spoke to locals about their mixed feelings. Read more: https://wapo.st/3EFAPLz. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqK
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The Wendy's in the middle of D.C.'s most confusing intersection is shutting its doors forever to make way for something new.
Operating since the mid-1980s, the Wendy's at so-called 'Dave Thomas Circle' in Northeast Washington has baffled drivers and pedestrians alike. But it's also the site of a lot of memories.
The city used eminent domain to acquire the property, in a proposed $35 million redevelopment of the strange, triangular roundabout.
The Washington Post's Hannah Jewell spoke to locals about their mixed feelings. Read more: https://wapo.st/3EFAPLz. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqK
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Many commuters consider it one of the most aggravating intersections in DC. But as Evan Koslof reports, that intersection is getting a complete makeover.
Many commuters consider it one of the most aggravating intersections in DC. But as Evan Koslof reports, that intersection is getting a complete makeover.
Many commuters consider it one of the most aggravating intersections in DC. But as Evan Koslof reports, that intersection is getting a complete makeover.
Your journey through Washington, DC begins now. Explore Thomas Circle in Downtown DC and look for these three things: (1) To the right: The statue of Union Army...
Your journey through Washington, DC begins now. Explore Thomas Circle in Downtown DC and look for these three things: (1) To the right: The statue of Union Army General George Henry Thomas; (2) straight ahead: the historic National City Christian Church, which was designed by the architect of the Jefferson Memorial; (3) directly behind: the Kimpton Donovan Hotel. Discover more at https://washington.org.
Your journey through Washington, DC begins now. Explore Thomas Circle in Downtown DC and look for these three things: (1) To the right: The statue of Union Army General George Henry Thomas; (2) straight ahead: the historic National City Christian Church, which was designed by the architect of the Jefferson Memorial; (3) directly behind: the Kimpton Donovan Hotel. Discover more at https://washington.org.
The Wendy's restaurant at D.C.'s infamous 'Dave Thomas Circle' will close Tuesday according to Mayor Muriel Bowser. STORY: https://bit.ly/39r7y92
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The Wendy's restaurant at D.C.'s infamous 'Dave Thomas Circle' will close Tuesday according to Mayor Muriel Bowser. STORY: https://bit.ly/39r7y92
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The Wendy's in the middle of D.C.'s most confusing intersection is shutting its doors forever to make way for something new.
Operating since the mid-1980s, the Wendy's at so-called 'Dave Thomas Circle' in Northeast Washington has baffled drivers and pedestrians alike. But it's also the site of a lot of memories.
The city used eminent domain to acquire the property, in a proposed $35 million redevelopment of the strange, triangular roundabout.
The Washington Post's Hannah Jewell spoke to locals about their mixed feelings. Read more: https://wapo.st/3EFAPLz. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqK
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Many commuters consider it one of the most aggravating intersections in DC. But as Evan Koslof reports, that intersection is getting a complete makeover.
Your journey through Washington, DC begins now. Explore Thomas Circle in Downtown DC and look for these three things: (1) To the right: The statue of Union Army General George Henry Thomas; (2) straight ahead: the historic National City Christian Church, which was designed by the architect of the Jefferson Memorial; (3) directly behind: the Kimpton Donovan Hotel. Discover more at https://washington.org.
The Wendy's restaurant at D.C.'s infamous 'Dave Thomas Circle' will close Tuesday according to Mayor Muriel Bowser. STORY: https://bit.ly/39r7y92
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Thomas Circle was constructed as a traffic circle as part of the original L'Enfant Plan for the District of Columbia. The circle was named for American Civil War General George Henry Thomas.
A horse-drawn railway installed around the Circle in the mid-1860s led to development to the north. Paved roads and sewers soon followed, and the area quickly attracted wealthy residents. Luther Place Memorial Church was built in 1874.
In December 1938, construction began on a $680,000 tunnel that would allow Massachusetts Avenue's through-traffic to pass under the circle. This underpass opened on March 14, 1940. North-south running through-traffic lanes cutting through the center of the circle were added to improve traffic flow.