Mayfair, Washington, D.C.
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Mayfair is a residential neighborhood in Northeast Washington, D.C, United States., on the eastern bank of the Anacostia River. It is bounded by Jay Street NE on the north, Foote Street on the south, Kenilworth Terrace and Anacostia Avenue on the west, and Kenilworth Avenue on the east. Mayfair is encircled by Jay Street and Hayes St., which met at the back of the neighborhood. On the other side of Jay Street on Kenilworth Avenue is Bethesda New Life Gospel Church, who's pastor Bishop Iola B. Cunningham was the first African-American female to build a church from the ground up in the city. Famous singer and songwriter Marvin Gaye grew up in Mayfair housing projects. Nearby Schools include: Neval Thomas Elementary, located on Anacostia Avenue, Cesar Chaves Public Charter School (high school), located on Hayes St., and just over the bridge crossing I-295, Friendship Collegiate Academy, Carter G. Woodson Campus.
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Coordinates: 38°54′06″N 76°57′07″W / 38.9017°N 76.9520°W
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