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Jan 21, 2021, 101 tweets

To commemorate the #First100Days of Joe Biden's presidency, this thread of daily tweets features 100 Biden-related sites—important places in his life, places named after him, and more. They span from Scranton, Pennsylvania, to Delaware to Central New York and places in-between.

Site #1: Biden Birthplace, 930 Hickory Ave., Scranton, PA.

Joseph Robinette Biden, Jr. was born Nov. 20, 1942, at St Mary's Hospital. The 3-story brick structure was built in 1916 and closed as a hospital in 1978. Today, the building is home to Milton Eisner Yeshiva High School.

Site #2: Joe Biden's childhood home, 2446 N. Washington Ave, Scranton, PA

This house in Scranton's Green Ridge section was Biden's home for most of his first ten years. Since 2007, he's visited the house at least 13x, most recently on Election Day 2020. 👉

Site #3: "Joe Biden Way" street sign, corner of Fisk St. & N. Washington Ave., Scranton, PA.

This street sign was installed by the City of Scranton across the street from Biden's childhood home on the occasion of his 78th birthday.

Site #4: Saint Paul's School, 1527 Penn Ave., Scranton, PA.

Joe Biden attended this Catholic elementary school through the third grade. Today, the property is the main campus of Saint Clare / Saint Paul Elementary School.

📸 2020

Site #5: St. Paul's Catholic Church, 1510 Penn Ave., Scranton, PA.

Joe Biden was raised in St. Paul Parish and worshipped with his family in this building upon its dedication in March 1952. Biden visited his childhood church on Election Day 2020.

📸 2020

Site #6: Hank's Hoagies, 1224 Woodlawn Ave., Scranton, PA.

A neighborhood haunt in Green Ridge where Joe Biden bought penny candy as a kid. In recent years, Biden has stopped in the store whenever he's been in Scranton, including Election Day 2020.

Site #7: Roosevelt Theatre (1925-1984), Sanderson Ave. @ E. Market St., Scranton, PA.

Young Joe Biden frequented this 950-seat theater at Green Ridge Corners "for the twelve-cent double feature—usually a pair of westerns or Tarzan." Today, the building hosts several businesses.

Site #8: Ethel Epaul Candies (1939-1981), 640 E. Market St., Scranton, PA.

Joe Biden wrote in his memoir that he often lingered outside this store "waiting for the aroma of homemade candy and ice cream to waft by." Today, the building is home to a gift store, The Curiosity Shop.

Site #9: Drinker Place (the alley behind Richmont St. from Boulevard Ave. to N. Washington Ave.), Scranton, PA.

As mischievous youngsters, Joe Biden and his friends used to run along the rooftops of the one-story garages that lined this two-block-long street in Green Ridge.

Site #10: Kennedy-Vola Memorial Field, Highnett Pl., Scranton, PA.

Joe Biden played baseball on this field in the Green Ridge Little League beginning in its inaugural year of 1951. His father was among 16 responsible for the league's incorporation. ⚾️🧢

Site #11: Saint Catherine's Cemetery, Covington Township, PA.

Joe Biden's maternal grandparents Ambrose & Geraldine Finnegan are interred at this cemetery 12 miles SE of Scranton. The Finnegan headstone memorializes Biden's uncle who was killed in WWII.🇺🇸

Site #12: Site of Joe Biden's 1st Delaware home, Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, DE

In 1953, the Bidens moved to Brookview Apts. in the working-class steel town of Claymont, DE. The apartments were razed in 2007, but a water tower that Biden once climbed atop remains at the site.🧗

Site #13: Holy Rosary School (1949-2008), 3210 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, DE

Upon moving to Claymont, Biden began attending this Catholic elementary school half a mile from his home. The building has had multiple tenants since Holy Rosary closed but is now available for lease.

Site #14: Former Reiss house, 3220 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, DE.

This house adjacent to the Holy Rosary School contained a luncheonette Joe Biden patronized as a youth. A Biden 2020 campaign video includes a childhood photo of him standing in front. 🍨

Site #15: Joe Biden childhood home, 1701 Harvey Rd., Arden, DE.

After having lived in Claymont for a year, the Bidens moved 2 miles away to this rental house in Arden in 1954. It was their home for about a year. A @DEPublicArchive historical marker about Arden is 300 feet away.

Site #16: Joe Biden's last childhood home, 1114 Wilson Rd., Mayfield, DE

In 1955, the Bidens bought this split-level home in Mayfield, an unincorporated community 3 mi. NE of Wilmington. They were the 4th family in a new development. The house remained in the family until 1971.

Site #17: Saint Helena's School (1948-2008), 210 Bellefonte Ave., Edgemoor, DE.

After moving to Mayfield, Joe Biden attended 7th & 8th grade at this Catholic school in Edgemoor, a CDP just east of Wilmington. Today, the building is the Positive Change Academy Brandywine Campus.

Site #18: Archmere Academy, 3600 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, DE.

Joe Biden attended this Catholic college preparatory school for four years, graduating in 1961. He served as president of his junior and senior classes and was a homeroom representative.

Site #19: Coaches Field, Archmere Academy, Claymont, DE.

Joe Biden starred in high school football on this then-grass field. In his senior year of 1960, he ranked 3rd in the state with 60 points scored as he led the Archmere Auks to an 8-0 record. 🏈

Site #20: Harter Hall, 11 The Green, University of Delaware, Newark, DE.

Joe Biden lived in this dormitory while a college student at @UDelaware. He graduated from #UDel in 1965 with a double major in history and political science.

Site #21: Alumni Wall of Fame, Alumni Circle, University of Delaware, Newark, DE.

Joe Biden is among the #UDel alumni honored on this wall. It was established as a virtual award in 1984 by @UDalumni and @UDelaware. The physical wall was unveiled in 2019.

Site #22: Morris Library, Univ. of Delaware, Newark, DE.

Since 2012, this library has been the repository of the much-discussed Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Senatorial Papers. The archive will be publicly accessible 2 years after Biden retires from public life.
library.udel.edu/special/joseph…

Site #23: Biden Institute, 44 Kent Way, University of Delaware, Newark, DE.

In 2017, Joe Biden helped establish this research and policy center focused on domestic issues. It's located in the historic Wright House.

Site #24: Joseph R. Biden, Jr. School of Public Policy and Administration, 184 Graham Hall, University of Delaware, Newark, DE.

In 2008, @UDelaware renamed its public policy school after alumnus Joe Biden. The school was established at #UDel in 1961.

Site #25: Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Aquatic Center, Brown-Burton-Winchester Park, Wilmington, DE

Joe Biden says he learned much about the Black experience from working as a lifeguard at this pool in 1962. The former Prices Run Pool was renamed for him in 2017.

Site#26: Neilia Hunter's home (1958-1964), 41 W. Lake St., Skaneateles, NY.

Joe Biden met his 1st wife Neilia in the Bahamas during spring break 1964, his Jr. year. For the rest of that semester, he drove up every weekend from #UDel to visit her at her house on Skaneateles Lake.

Site #27: Manheim Pennsylvania Auto Auction, 1190 Lancaster Rd., Penn Township, PA

Joe Biden continued to visit Neilia Hunter throughout the fall 1964 semester. Every Friday en route to Skaneateles, NY, he drove a group of classmates to @ManheimPA to ferry cars back to Delaware.

Site #28: White Hall, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY.

Joe Biden chose to apply to @SUCollegeofLaw in Jan. 1965 because Neilia Hunter was teaching in Syracuse. He was accepted & graduated in 1968. At the time, the law school was located in White Hall.

Site #29: The Sherwood Inn, 26 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles, NY

During law school, Joe Biden worked for a time as a night clerk at this historic inn overlooking Skaneateles Lake. He returned in 1979 for an hour-long press conference prior to attending a reception at a local home.

Site #30: St. Mary's of the Lake, 81 Jordan St., Skaneateles, NY.

Joe Biden wed his 1st wife Neilia Hunter in this Catholic church in her hometown on August 27, 1966. He still owns the wedding present he received from his father, a 1967 Corvette Stingray.

Site #31 Owasco Country Club, 6750 E. Lake Rd., Owasco, NY.

This club hosted Biden-Hunter wedding events, including a variety shower/luncheon & a cocktail/dinner party. Six years later, Joe Biden returned for a "victory brunch" held 5 days after his election to the U.S. Senate.

Site #32: Joe & Neilia Biden's home (1966-1968), 608 Stinard Ave., Syracuse, NY.

After their wedding, the Bidens moved into a first-floor apartment in this house in the Strathmore neighborhood. Joe Biden made a return visit to the house as VP in 2009.

Site #33: Woodland Reservoir, S. Geddes St., Syracuse, NY.

During law school, Joe Biden regularly walked his dog on the three-quarter-mile trail encircling this historic reservoir in his neighborhood. The dog was a German Shepherd named Senator.

Site #34: Site of Joe Biden's former home (1968-1969), 1905 Marsh Rd., New Castle County, DE.

After Joe Biden graduated law school, he & Neilia moved to Delaware & rented a house on this site, 3 miles NE of Wilmington. It was razed in 2019.

2016 photo: ssl.cdn-redfin.com/photo/235/bigp…

Site #35: Prickett, Jones & Elliott, PA, 1310 King St.,
Wilmington, DE

Joe Biden's 1st job out of law school was with this firm, then known as Prickett, Ward, Burt & Sanders. Since 1954, it's been based in the historic Starr House & surrounding buildings.
prickett.com/congratuations…

Site #36: Country Swimming Club, 2700 Centerville Rd., New Castle County, DE.

From 1969 to 1971, Joe Biden & his young family lived in a cottage on the grounds of this club, 3 mi. west of Wilmington. They lived rent-free in exchange for managing the club.

Site #37: Joe Biden's former home (1971-1972), 2309 Woods Rd., Faulkland, DE.

Biden & his family moved into this house where his parents had lived so he could retain residency within his county council district. He lived here until his election to the U.S. Senate in Nov. 1972.

Site #38: Hotel Du Pont, 42 W. 11th St., Wilmington, DE

Joe Biden announced his 1972 candidacy for the U. S. Senate here. That November, it was his election night headquarters. In Aug. 2020, the Biden-Harris campaign operated from the ballroom for 3 days.

Site #39: Joe Biden's former home (1972-1975), 228 North Star Road, North Star, DE.

Joe and Neilia Biden bought this 1723 colonial in February 1971 and moved into it immediately after his election to the U.S. Senate in November 1972.

#NetDE #JoeBiden

Site #40: Tim's Corner, Valley Rd. & Limestone Rd., Hockessin, DE.

On Dec. 18, 1972, a traffic accident at this intersection killed Joe Biden's wife Neilia & baby daughter Naomi & badly injured sons Beau & Hunter.

Now: 4-way light. Then: 2-way stop sign.

Site #41: St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 7 Sharpley Rd., Talleyville, DE.

On Dec. 21, 1972, a public memorial service for Neilia and Naomi Biden was held at this church, 2 miles north of Wilmington. Joe Biden addressed the approximately 650 attendees from the altar.

#NetDE

Site #42: ChristianaCare Wilmington Hospital, 501 W. 14th St., Wilmington, DE.

On Jan. 5, 1973, Joe Biden was sworn in to the U.S. Senate from the chapel of this hospital where his son Beau was recovering. His father-in-law Robert Hunter held the bible.

Site #43: Cayuga Community College, 197 Franklin Ave., Auburn, NY.

Since 1973, @CayugaCC has presented the Neilia Hunter Biden English Awards to graduates with superior academic work in British Literature & Journalism. Joe Biden gave commencement addresses here in 1973 & 1984.

Site #44: Neilia Hunter Biden Park, New Castle County, DE.

This 10-acre county park two miles west of Wilmington was dedicated to the memory of Joe Biden's late wife on June 7, 1975. The name of the newly constructed park was proposed by residents of the area.

#NetDE #JoeBiden

Site #45: Bellevue Elementary School, 530 Stolp Ave., Syracuse, NY

Neilia Hunter Biden taught at a non-extant school on this site from 1964 to 1968. Joe Biden visited the current school as VP in 2009. The next year, the school dedicated a memorial to Neilia Biden on its grounds.

Site #46: Joe Biden's former home (1975-1996), 6 Montchan Dr., Greenville, DE.

Joe Biden bought this 10,000-square-foot former du Pont mansion as a fix-up in early 1975. The home came to be known by the Bidens as "The Station."

#NetDe #JoeBiden

Site #47: St. Joseph's on the Brandywine Church, 10 Old Church Rd., Greenville, DE.

Joe Biden regularly attends services at this historic Roman Catholic church. It's been his home parish since he moved to Greenville in 1975.

#NetDE #JoeBiden

Site #48: St. Joseph's on the Brandywine Cemetery, Kennett Pike & Route 100, Greenville, DE.

Five members of Joe Biden's family are interred here—1st wife Neilia (1942-1972), daughter Naomi (1971-1972), father Joe Sr. (1915-2002), mother Jean (1917-2010) & son Beau (1969-2015).

Site #49: Church Center for the United Nations, 777 UN Plaza (1st Ave & E 44th St), New York City.

Joe & Jill Biden were married in a nondenominational chapel on the 1st floor of this building on June 17, 1977. His sister, Valerie Biden Owens, was married here 20 months earlier.

Site #50: Neil Simon Theatre, 250 W. 52nd St, New York City

On the night of their wedding—Friday, June 17, 1977—Joe & Jill Biden, along with sons Beau & Hunter, attended a performance of the original Broadway production of ANNIE at the then-Alvin Theatre.

@BroadwayDirect Site #51: Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Railroad Station, 100 S. French St., Wilmington, DE.

Joe Biden commuted from this station to Washington, D.C., on Amtrak for 36 years. He launched his first presidential bid here in 1987. It was renamed for him in 2011.

Site #52: Union Station, 50 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC.

For 36 years as a U.S. Senator, Joe Biden commuted to this station from Wilmington, Delaware. Within an hour after leaving office as Vice President in 2017, he was "Back on Amtrak."

📸2017

Site #53: Widener University Delaware Law School, 4601 Concord Pike, Talleyville, DE.

Joe Biden was an adjunct professor here from 1991 to 2008. He taught a seminar on constitutional law that met Saturday mornings.

#NetDe #JoeBiden

📸2020

Site #54: Biden Environmental Training Center at Cape Henlopen State Park, 37565 Dune Rd., Lewes, DE.

This former Naval facility was converted to a conference center in 1998 by @DEStateParks. It was named for Joe Biden for his efforts in securing 1350 acres of state park land.

Site #55: Russell Senate Office Building, 2 Constitution Ave NE, Washington, DC.

Joe Biden's senate office was in this building. He also chaired 2 historic hearings here—the Supreme Court nomination hearings of Robert Bork (1987) & Clarence Thomas (1991).

Site #56: Former Walter Reed Army Medical Center, 6900 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC

Joe Biden underwent 2 surgeries here in 1988 to correct 2 life-threatening aneurysms near his brain. Many of the site's historic structures are being preserved in a new mixed-use redevelopment.

Site #57: The Lake House, 1209 Barley Mill Rd, Greenville, DE

This lakefront house designed by Joe Biden has been his permanent home since 1998. Police checkpoints restricting non-residents are now in place at both approaches to the property.

📸Dec. 2020

Site #58: Janssen's Market, 3801 Kennett Pike, Greenville, DE

Joe Biden has been a longtime customer of this independent gourmet grocery store. Photos of Biden with store ownership adorn the customer service desk. It also offers “The Joe Biden" sandwich.

Site #59: Claymont Steak Shop, 3526 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, DE.

A Joe Biden favorite, located across the street from the site of his childhood home. Photos of Biden with restaurant staff, & a menu he signed as Vice President-elect, are on display in a collage picture frame.

Site #60: Angelo's Luncheonette, 1722 N. Scott St., Wilmington, DE.

Joe Biden is among the fans of this eatery, the hub of the Forty Acres neighborhood since 1967. Two vintage Biden campaign posters and a letter are part of the decor.

Biden at Angelo's 👉media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/…

Site #61: Number One Observatory Circle, 1 Observatory Circle NW, U.S. Naval Observatory, Washington, DC.

Joe Biden lived here as Vice President from 2009 to 2017. It's been the official residence of the Vice President of the U.S. since September 1974.

Site #62: St. Mary's Church, 15 Clark St., Auburn, NY.

On June 28, 2014, then-VP Joe Biden visited this church to attend the wedding of his niece Marren Hunter. She is the daughter of Michael Hunter, the brother of Biden's 1st wife, Neilia Hunter Biden.

Site #63: Hunter Dinerant, 18 Genesee St, Auburn, NY.

Joe Biden's 1st father-in-law, Robert Hunter, was the founder & owner (1951-1968, 1978) of this eatery. Biden visited on June 28, 2014. Inside are photos of that visit & the 1966 Biden-Hunter wedding.

Site #64: Fort Hill Cemetery, 19 Fort St., Auburn, NY.

Joe Biden's first parents-in-law, Robert Neil Hunter and Louise Basl Hunter, are laid to rest in this cemetery. Also interred here is John Taber, an area congressman who was the subject of Biden's college senior thesis.

Site #65: Rosalie's Cucina, 841 W. Genesee St, Skaneateles, NY.

After attending a memorial service for his 1st wife's aunt, Joe Biden stopped for dinner here with his sons on Oct. 10, 2014. While here, he signed the restaurant's famous wall of signatures.

Site #66: Delaware Children's Theatre, 1014 Delaware Ave., Wilmington, DE.

Presently, the only historical marker that mentions Joe Biden by name is the one placed here by @DEPublicArchive on Nov. 21, 2014. It states that Biden was "an early supporter of the theatre."

#NetDe

Site #67: St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church, 901 N. Dupont St., Wilmington, DE.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Beau Biden (1969-2015), Joe Biden's oldest son, was held at this church on June 6, 2015. President Barack Obama delivered the eulogy.

Site #68: Joe Biden's vacation home, 34 Farview Rd, Sussex County, DE.

In 2017, Joe Biden bought this beach house in the unincorporated community of North Shores. The property abuts Cape Henlopen State Park & is a mile north of the City of Rehoboth Beach.

Site #69: Gordons Pond Trail, Cape Henlopen State Park, Sussex County, DE

When at his North Shores vacation home, Joe Biden has often gone cycling with wife Jill on this nearby trail. The scenic 3.2-mile path meanders through marshland and coastal forest.

@DEStateParks Site #70: Browseabout Books, 133 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach, DE.

Joe Biden has been a regular customer of this independent bookstore since buying a vacation home in nearby North Shores in 2017. The store now features a special display of Biden items.

Site #71: Charcoal Pit, 2600 Concord Pike, Talleyville, DE.

This burger joint has been a favorite of Joe Biden's since he was a teenager. A photo of Biden visiting the restaurant hangs above a booth, as does one of President Barack Obama when he stopped by sans Biden in 2014.

Site #72: Dunkin' Donuts, 1901 Pennsylvania Ave., Wilmington, DE.

Joe Biden has been a regular customer of the coffee & donut chain. At this location in Wilmington's Trolley Square neighborhood, 2 photos of Biden visiting the shop hang behind the counter.

Site #73: Jackson Inn, 101 N. Dupont Rd., Wilmington, DE.

The owner of this tavern & package store, Fred Bourdon, is a professional photographer who worked for Joe Biden’s 1996 & 2002 senate campaigns. Two of his photos of the Bidens are displayed in a signed mat near the bar.

Site #74: Penn Biden Center for Diplomacy and Global Engagement, 101 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC.

Joe Biden is the namesake & a former professor of this policy institute within UPenn. In 2018, it opened offices in a building near the U.S. Capital.

Site #75: Biden Welcome Center, 530 JFK Memorial Highway, New Castle County, DE.

In 2018, the Delaware Welcome Center on Interstate 95 was renamed for the Biden family. A display inside commemorates JFK's 1963 dedication of a 59-mile section of I-95.

Site #76: Gianni's Pizza Trolley Square, 1600 Delaware Ave., Wilmington, DE.

Joe Biden made his first public appearance on the 2020 presidential campaign trail at this pizzeria on April 25, 2019. He had announced his candidacy hours earlier in a video.

Site #77: Eakins Oval, 2451 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA.

Joe Biden held a launch rally for his presidential campaign at this city park on May 18, 2019. The oval is in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the Parkway Museums District.

Site #78: Alexis I. du Pont High School, 50 Hillside Rd., Greenville, DE.

Joe Biden & Kamala Harris made their first public appearance as a ticket in this school's gym on Aug. 12, 2020. The school's band room is Biden's polling place.

Thanks @CresciMarty

Site#79: Brandywine High School, 1400 Foulk Rd, Talleys Corner, DE

Joe Biden received the Dem pres. nomination while at the library of this school where Jill Biden once taught. A pic of the Bidens w/ Prin. Rolph & @Mr_OHanlon hangs in the latter's office.

Site #80: St. Ann's Roman Catholic Church, 2013 Gilpin Ave., Wilmington, DE.

Joe Biden has sometimes attended mass at this church in Wilmington's Highlands neighborhood, most recently as president-elect on Nov. 21, 2020.

Site #81: Clifton Farms, Inc., 11000 Clifton Rd., Sussex County, DE.

In October 2020, third-generation farmer Don Clifton showed his support for Joe Biden's presidential bid by painting "BIDEN" on the side of his barn along busy Coastal Highway (Route 1). The sign remains today.

Site #82: "VOTE" mural, 725 S. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA

This wheatpaste mural by Ernel Martinez is one of 8 across America commissioned by the Biden-Harris campaign in Oct. 2020 to urge participation in the general election. It's inspired by Robert Indiana's "LOVE" sculpture.

Site #83: Elbert N. Carvel Delaware State Building, 820 N. French St., Wilmington, DE.

Joe and Jill Biden cast their ballots for the 2020 presidential election in this building on Oct. 28, 2020. They voted early by appointment at the Dept. of Elections.

Site #84: Chase Center on the Riverfront, 815 Justison St, Wilmington, DE

On Nov. 7, 2020, Joe Biden gave his presidential victory speech from a stage erected in the parking lot of this convention center. His DNC acceptance speech on Aug. 20 was here too.

Site #85: The Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, DE.

This historic theater served as Joe Biden's transition headquarters between his election as president and his inauguration. It hosted his press briefings, conferences, & was also used as a TV studio.

Site #86: Spaceboy Clothing & Accessories, 706 N. Market St., Wilmington, DE.

This T-Shirt shop & clothing boutique in downtown Wilmington has created four designs of Joe Biden-themed shirts. The hand-printed graphic tees are sold in-store and online.
spaceboyclothing.ecwid.com/GRAPHIC-TEES-c…

Site #87: Wilmington Brew Works, 3129 Miller Rd., Wilmington, DE.

In December 2020, this craft brewery released a beer celebrating Joe Biden—RAIL CAR ONE: WILMINGTON TO WASHINGTON. Its label art features a passenger train in the colors of Air Force One.

Site #88: Second Chances Farm, 3030 Bowers St, Wilmington, DE

This hydroponic vertical farm founded by @ajitmgeorge has created a line of spice blends celebrating Joe Biden & Kamala Harris. A mission of the facility is to employ the formerly incarcerated.

Site #89: The Men's Room Barber Shop, 3801 Kennett Pike, Suite 209, Greenville, DE.

Joe Biden had his hair cut in this shop for more than 40 years, beginning in 1976. He was the client of barber/stylist Joe Pacello, who established the business at this location in 1974.

📸 2021

Site #90: Casapulla's Subs & Steaks, 514 Casapulla Ave., Elsmere, DE.

Joe Biden has been a frequent customer of this iconic 65-year-old sandwich shop whose street now bears its name. A photo of the Bidens with shop staff during a visit hangs on a wall inside.

Site #91: Delaware Humane Association, 701 A St, Wilmington, DE

Joe Biden adopted his dog Major from this animal care facility in the South Wilmington neighborhood in 2018. The German Shepherd is the 1st shelter rescue dog to ever live in the White House.

Site #92: Major Joseph R. "Beau" Biden, III National Guard / Reserve Center, 1 Vavala Way, New Castle, DE.

Joe Biden gave an emotional speech at a send-off ceremony here on the eve of his inauguration. The facility was renamed for his late son in 2016.

Site #93: Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, 2 Lincoln Memorial Circle NW, Washington, DC

The night before their inauguration, Joe Biden & Kamala Harris spoke here on the National Mall at a remembrance ceremony for Americans who died from COVID-19.

📸2016

Site #94: Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, 1725 Rhode Island Ave. NW, Washington, DC.

Joe Biden began Inauguration Day 2021 by attending a morning mass at this historic church. It was his only event of the day before being sworn in as president.

Site #95: United States Capitol, First St. SE, Washington, DC.

Joe Biden took the oath of office as the 46th president on the West Front of this National Historic Landmark on Jan. 20, 2021. He served here as a U.S. Senator from Delaware from 1973 to 2009.

Site #96: The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, DC.

Joe Biden arrived here for the first time as president shortly before 4PM on Jan. 20, 2021. It's been the official residence and workplace of every U.S. president since John Adams in 1800.

Site #97: Lincoln Memorial, 2 Lincoln Memorial Circle NW, Washington, DC.

Joe Biden addressed the nation from the interior of this national memorial on the night of his inauguration. His remarks were part of the broadcast "Celebrating America."

📸 2016

Site #98: Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 3513 N St. NW, Washington, DC.

Joe Biden attended mass at this Jesuit church on the first Sunday of his presidency. As VP he had visited often, including for the Holy Communions and Confirmations of 2 grandchildren.

Site #99: Wolfington Hall, Southwest Quadrangle, Georgetown University, Washington, DC.

Joe Biden visited this Jesuit residence on Feb. 17, 2021, to receive ashes for Ash Wednesday. Rev. Brian McDermott, S.J. performed the service.

Site #100: Joe Biden's early home, 101 Avalon Road, Waban, MA.

Joe Biden lived in this house in the suburban city of Newton for 9 months in 1945 when he was 2 years old. At the time, his father ran a branch office for Sheen Armor Company in nearby Boston.

h/t @megansmolenyak

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