Sites tagged "Meridian Hill Historic District": 14
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Old Italian Embassy: This former Italian Embassy was among the few consulates that Mary Foote Henderson successfully brought to Sixteenth Street.
Built in 1925 on land purchased by the Italian government from Mary Foote Henderson (1841-1931), the Old Italian Embassy is among the most notable mansions Henderson commissioned for Sixteenth…
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Washington Chapel): The church's distinct architecture was influenced by the Salt Lake Temple.
The Washington Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, also known as the Mormons, was constructed in emulation of the church’s temple in Salt Lake City, Utah, but retains its own…
White-Meyer House: Since its construction in 1910, the White-Meyer house has hosted many prominent figures from American history.
The White-Meyer House, located atop Meridian Hill, is an important element along Washington's famous Sixteenth Street, and is significant for its association with its occupants and the excellent…
All Souls Unitarian Church: The All Souls Unitarian congregation dedicated its third and current church at Sixteenth and Harvard Streets NW in 1924.
In 1821, the congregation of All Souls Unitarian Church first organized as the First Unitarian Church. The original edifice stood at Sixth and D Streets NW; however, in 1877, the congregation erected…