University Club of Washington, DC - Front Facade

ID: 5791 ~ Source: Images courtesy of DC Preservation League ~ Creator: Image taken by Zachary Burt ~ Date: February 2024
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University Club of Washington, DC - Front Facade

This image shows the front facade of the clubhouse. It highlights the contrast of the red brick and limestone detailing, as well as the large room above the entrance marquee that is faced with paired ionic pilasters that support an entablature.

This file appears in: The University Club of Washington, DC

Built in 1921, the University Club of Washington, DC, is a still-standing testament to the ever-evolving social scene of Washington. Originally constructed for the Racquet Club (organized in 1919), and a prime example of the Classical Revival style,…