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Finding Asian American History: Range 99 at Congressional Cemetery
From 1896 to 1936, nearly 100 Chinese were buried in this cemetery. They were among the first migrants from China to DC, and their remains were later exhumed according to Chinese traditions and…
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…
Finding Asian American History and Historic Chinatown Tours: Da Hsin Company
Da Hsin Company began operating at this site in the 1980s and provides Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) services in addition to selling homewares, gifts, and dry goods. The TCM counter sells…
Finding Asian American History and Historic Chinatown Tours: Wah Luck House
The Wah Luck House was designed by Alfred H. Liu and built in 1982, making it one of the oldest affordable housing complexes in Chinatown. It is home to the most densely concentrated group of Chinese…
Finding Asian American History and Historic Chinatown Tours: Temple of Cun Yum
The Temple of Cun Yum relocated to this building in the late 1990s from its original location on the 4th floor of the former Golden Palace Restaurant on 7th Street NW. The Temple is rooted in Chinese…
Finding Asian American History: Chinese Community Church
The Chinese Community Church (CCC), established in 1935, is the oldest church dedicated to serving the Chinese community of DC.
Washington Hebrew Congregation (Greater New Hope Baptist Church): The congregation is the only synagogue to receive their charter through an Act of Congress.
Beginning in 1852 with a small group of German Jewish congregants practicing in private homes and rented space, the Washington Hebrew Congregation quickly grew to over 100 members, necessitating their…
The Woodward Office Building: The department store office building separated the store from its administrative branch.
Constructed to house the administrative offices of the Woodward & Lothrop department store, The Woodward is an important building within the Financial Historic District and represents the city’s…
Southern Building: The building's design was exemplary of the City Beautiful movement.
Designed by architect Daniel H. Burnham, who also designed Union Station, and constructed from 1910 to 1912, the Southern Building was part of a larger building trend of banks and other financial…
Finding Style in DC: Navigating DC’s Shopping Scene - Discrimination and Activism: It took decades for racial discrimination to end in DC's retail stores.
Department stores, in addition to offering products and merchandise, excited customers because they created an environment of abundance, ease, and luxury that they might not have had access to beyond…