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Schlitz Brewing Company Washington Branch / National Geographic Society Warehouse: This warehouse complex illustrates the evolution of the Washington warehouse type.
This warehouse complex is composed of two main buildings: the Schlitz Brewing Company building (1908) on Randolph Place NE (the northern portion of the block) and the National Geographic Society…
National Association for the Relief of Destitute Colored Women and Children (Merriweather Home for Children): This Second Empire style home has long served the Washington, DC community.
This Second Empire style home in the Pleasant Plains neighborhood has long served the Washington, DC community, and is a key landmark associated with the city's African American history.Established in…
Buchanan School Plaza (Peter Bug Shoe Academy): The playground gave children more freedom to play how they wanted without risking their safety.
While the Buchanan School Plaza in the Capitol Hill neighborhood has shrunk greatly since its construction, the original playground and park facilities built in 1968 represented major changes in…
Chevy Chase Savings Bank: This community savings bank, an Italian Renaissance Revival style building, served clients in the Chevy Chase neighborhood.
As more people moved to DC in the early 20th century, newly-established neighborhoods, like Chevy Chase, drew local businesses, including banks to deposit and withdraw money, to support the…
Smothers Elementary School: This school, named for Henry Smothers, has welcomed students since the 1920s.
As DC’s urban landscape grew to accommodate its growing population, so did its young population of school-aged children. While schoolhouses existed throughout the city for these children, they were…
Old Chinese Legation: The Old Chinese Legation was only the second purpose-built legation in Washington, DC.
Located at the corner of 19th and Vernon streets NW, the Old Chinese Legation was only the second purpose-built legation (after the British Embassy) in Washington, DC. The old British Embassy on…
Old Korean Legation: The Old Korean Legation, an important symbol of Korea's sovereignty and independence, is a prominent Second Empire style building located on Logan Circle.
The Old Korean Legation, prominently located on the north side of Logan Circle, was initially a private residence designed by Thomas M. Plowman in the Second Empire style and constructed by Joseph…
Eastern High School: This Capitol Hill high school was designed in a Collegiate Gothic style and has been a major landmark along East Capitol Street for a century.
Eastern High School, located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood on the 1700 block of East Capitol Street NE, was constructed between 1921 and 1923 and designed by Municipal Architect Snowden Ashford in…
Little Tavern Shop No. 27: With its recognizable facade, Little Tavern Shop No. 27 is a reminder of Washington’s fast food history.
Built in 1963, Little Tavern Shop No. 27 prompts nostalgia for Washingtonians through its architecture. While the shop no longer serves the public in the fast food realm, it offers a fond memory to…
Northeast Savings Bank: A facade hardly touched by time, this corner bank building continues to provide financial services to its community over a century later.
The Northeast Savings Bank (NESB) building, located at 800 H Street NE, is indicative of both its financial use and banking history, but also retains architectural significance. It is a leading…