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American Theater (Sylvan Theater): Constructed in 1913, the Sylvan Theater may be the oldest purpose-built movie theater in Washington, DC.
“Give the best films with the best music, along with courtesy – the cheapest thing in the business world – and you have a proposition hard to beat.” Fayette Thomas “Tom” Moore, First Operator of…
Rose Lees Hardy School: The Rose Lees Hardy School honors its namesake through a deep commitment to education.
Virginia-born Miss Rose Lees Hardy (1869-1932) was the Assistant Superintendent of DC Public Schools from 1925 until her death in 1932. As a specialist in primary education and piano, Miss Hardy left…
Holy Redeemer College: Holy Redeemer College stands as a built legacy of “Little Rome” in Northeast DC.
Constructed in 1933, architect Anthony A.F. Schmitt designed Holy Redeemer College as a residential home for members of the Redemptorist religious order while they pursued studies at nearby Catholic…
Capital Traction Company Union Station: This site’s infamous appearance in the 1973 horror film The Exorcist sometimes overshadows its architectural importance and its historical significance in early urban transportation.
Located in the Georgetown Historic District in Northwest Washington, the Capital Traction Company Union Station (Capital Traction) property includes the central structure (also referred to as the…
Thomas Jefferson Junior High School: Thomas Jefferson Junior High School marks a significant period in the nation’s history of educational evolution and stands as an outstanding architectural example of the Georgian Revival Style.
Designed by Nathan C. Wyeth, Thomas Jefferson Junior High School’s exemplary Georgian Revival Style is evidenced through architectural symmetry, a cupola over the main block, and a two-story entry…
Washington Animal Rescue League Shelter and Hospital: The Washington Animal Rescue League stands as the first building in Washington to be designed and constructed entirely for the purpose of animal care.
Originating in 1914, the Washington Animal Rescue League (WARL) is historically significant for its early role in DC’s civic and humanitarian efforts to provide humane treatment for local animals.…
Southeast Branch Library: Since its opening on December 8, 1922, the Southeast Branch Library has diligently served Capitol Hill through their extensive collection of books, beloved children’s programs, and commitment to community engagement.
In 1921, Congress approved $10,000 of funding for the construction of the Southeast Branch Library. With the additional support of Andrew Carnegie’s monetary donation, the Southeast Branch Library was…
Colony Hill Historic District: Colony Hill represents an outstanding example of a twentieth century planned community in Washington, D.C. with many Colonial Revival style homes.
In the 1930s, Colony Hill – near Reservoir and Foxhall roads – emerged as a distinctive suburban development built in an architectural style that echoed the Georgian and Federal styles of the early…
Episcopal Home for Children: For 125 years, the Episcopal Home for Children offered a range of services for underprivileged children in Washington, DC.
“It was becoming clear that many of the so-called advances of industrial society were achieved at the expense of children’s health and well-being…” Children’s Bureau, U.S. Department of Health and…
Latino Heritage Tour: Wilson Center: The Wilson Center acted as an incubator for a variety of Latino social programs throughout the 1970s and 80s, launching services that continue to support Hispanic culture and life in Mount Pleasant today.
In 1968, Reverend Antonio Welty reopened the former National Presbyterian Church (where President Woodrow Wilson preferred to worship while in the White House) to Hispanic community members. Two years…