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Ford's Theatre National Historic Site
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Ford's Theatre National Historic Site is located on 10th Street between E and F streets. The site is within walking distance of the Metro stops at Metro Center and Gallery Place. Parking garages and metered street parking are located nearby.
Fords Theatre  

Did You Know?
John T. Ford purchased the building for his theatre in 1861, converting it from a church. After a fire in 1863, Ford rebuilt the theatre, which he ran successfully until Lincoln’s assassination took place on April 14, 1865. 495 performances were staged at Ford’s Theatre from 1863-1865.

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Last Updated: February 26, 2009 at 11:14 EST