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Takoma Park Historic District: Spanning three jurisdictions, the Takoma Park Historic District was DC's first commuter suburb.
The area now designated as the Takoma Park Historic District served as the first commuter suburb in the area and was originally located on approximately 100 acres of land around the B&O Railroad…
Taft Bridge: The Taft Bridge, constructed from 1897 to 1907, is a monolithic arched structure spanning Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway.
The William Howard Taft Bridge, constructed between 1897 and 1907, represents the culmination of 19th-century bridge design, exemplifying the transition from utilitarian structures to artistic…
Tabard Inn: Tabard Inn is the oldest inn in the city to be continuously owned and operated by women.
The Tabard Inn was established at 1739 N Street in 1922 by entrepreneur Marie Willoughby Rogers. At the time she was recently widowed; her husband, a prominent geologist, had died unexpectedly while…
Sweeney-Plowman Houses: The houses have witnessed many changes to the city and its residents.
As the two oldest documented houses in Foggy Bottom, the Sweeney-Plowman Houses highlight the changing urban landscape within DC. Located at 2521 and 2523 K Street NW, the vernacular-style houses were…
Swartzell, Rheem and Hensey Building: The building contributes to the Financial Historic District's professional aesthetic.
Located within the Financial Historic District, the Swartzell, Rheem & Hensey Co. Building exemplifies the larger design trends of the surrounding area and the popular architectural styles of the…
Supreme Court Building: The Supreme Court Building stands as a testament to the nation's dedication to justice and the independence of the judiciary.
When the seat of the federal government moved to DC in 1800, no provision was made for housing for the Supreme Court—a problem that wouldn’t be permanently resolved for 135 years.Less than two weeks…
Superintendent's Residence (Admiral's House), U.S. Naval Observatory: This home has served as the official residence of the Vice President of the United States since 1974.
The Queen Anne style house located at Number One Observatory Circle was designed by Leon Dessez and constructed in 1893 as the U.S. Naval Observatory's (USNO's) Superintendent's Residence. Thirty…
Suitland Parkway Historic District: This parkway, linking DC to Andrews Air Force Base, is part of a network of planned entryways into the national capital.
Authorized in 1937, Suitland Parkway was not built until 1943-44, when it was considered an important transportation route to a major military airfield, Andrews Air Force Base. Suitland Parkway…
Strong John Thomson School: Upon its construction, the Thomson School was cited as a model school for elementary education in DC.
Strong John Thomson School was built in 1910 and designed by Marsh & Peter, one of the city’s most prominent architectural firms during the first two decades of the twentieth century. It highlights…
Strivers’ Section Historic District: This historic district is notable for its ties to DC's African American community, especially as the home of the city's early Black middle class.
Strivers' Section is a predominantly residential area with longstanding associations with leading individuals and institutions in Washington's African American community. It is characterized by late…