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Randle Highlands School: This school was designed in a Tudor and Elizabethan Revival style by Snowden Ashford, the city’s first Municipal Architect.
The Randle Highlands School, built between 1911 and 1912, is strongly associated with the history of the District’s public schools, and its construction in the early 20th century was due to the need…
Sofia Reyes de Veyra Residence: This house holds historic significance as the only extant property in Washington associated with Sofia Reyes de Veyra, a well-known Filipina suffragist.
The Sofia Reyes de Veyra Residence was constructed in 1909 and was occupied by Sofia and her husband Jaime Carlos de Veyra from 1917 to 1919. The house was built in a Colonial Revival style with…
Pauline "Polly" Shackleton Residence: Shackleton, who resided here from 1959 to 1997, was an important local politician and strong advocate for the city and its residents.
The Pauline “Polly” Shackleton Residence was constructed in 1940 and is located in the Georgetown Historic District. The house was designed in a 20th century Colonial Revival style by Gertrude Sawyer,…
Federal Office Buildings 10A and 10B: These two office buildings, completed in 1963, are also known as the Wilbur and Orville Wright Federal Buildings.
Located at the intersection of Independence Avenue and 7th Street SW, immediately south of the National Mall, these two rectangular office buildings, Federal Office Buildings (FOBs) 10A and 10B, were…
African American Rural Home Sites in Washington DC, 1865-1900: Three sites located in Rock Creek Park mark a historic settlement of African Americans following the Civil War.
Three sites located in Rock Creek Park mark a historic settlement of African Americans following the Civil War. Washington, DC, was established as a slave-holding district in 1790. Prior to its…
Hubert H. Humphrey Building: This federal office building, the headquarters of the Department of Health and Human Services, is a notable Brutalist design by a major architect, Marcel Breuer.
The Hubert H. Humphrey Building exemplifies Brustalist architecture, which first developed in the 1950s, and is also a significant work by a major architect, Marcel Breuer. Brutalism is known for its…
Youth Pride, Inc.: This former automobile showroom was the headquarters of an important Black Power Movement organization from 1968 to 1981.
This building's historic landmark designation recognizes Youth Pride, Inc., which was located here from 1968 to 1981. Pride, Inc. was an important organization within the Black Power Movement and was…
House of Mercy: This historic property overlooking Rock Creek Valley is now known as the Rosemount Center.
House of Mercy is located at the northwest edge of the Mount Pleasant Historic District on a ridge overlooking the wooded Rock Creek Valley. The building was constructed in a once rural setting, but…
The University Club of Washington, DC: Over the years, the club would see many prominent members, including General Pershing and Chief Justice Taft.
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),…
Old Swedish Ambassador's Residence: This Spanish Colonial Revival style residence, which housed 12 Swedish ambassadors over seven decades, played an important role in the relationship between the United States and Sweden.
The Old Swedish Ambassador’s Residence, completed in 1924, was the home of 12 Swedish ambassadors between 1950 and 2019. The mansion was originally constructed for David Lawrence, owner and founder of…