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Smith-Bruce House: This Federal style house was occupied by one of the most active US Ambassadors following World War II, David K.E. Bruce, and his wife Evangeline.
The Smith-Bruce House in Georgetown was built in 1810 and designed by Clement and Walter Smith. The Smiths were DC architects and are best known for their row of six Federal style townhouses on N…
Smith Row: The Federal style townhouses of Smith Row date to 1815.
This row of six Federal style townhouses is among the most handsome examples of unified residential architecture in Georgetown. The buildings were constructed in 1815 by brothers Clement and Walter…
Sixteenth Street Historic District: The great variety of architectural styles along Sixteenth Street reflects the eclectic nature of American design between the 1870s and 1920s.
The Sixteenth Street Historic District is characterized by the linear experience of the street itself, one of the most important numbered streets in the Federal City, and a major element of the…
Shrine of the Sacred Heart (including Interior): This parish has been described as “one of the most culturally diverse congregations in the Archdiocese of Washington.”
Shrine of the Sacred Heart, located just off 16th Street NW at Park Road, is a monumental religious space with a century of significant social history.The church was dedicated in December 1922 after…
Sheridan-Kalorama Historic District: The town-like landscape of Sheridan-Kalorama exemplifies the development that took place outside of DC's urban center as many sought a more suburban lifestyle.
Known in the 19th century for its idyllic landscape, the area now known as Sheridan-Kalorama underwent rapid development in the early 20th century as the city's growing population moved away from the…
Shaw Historic District: The Shaw Historic District stretches north of downtown along the old streetcar lines on 7th, 9th, and 11th streets NW.
The Shaw Historic District accounts for the larger of two remaining fragments of a once-contiguous neighborhood surrounding Mount Vernon Square, which developed mostly after the Civil War. The…
Sewall-Belmont House National Historic Site: This National Historic Site and National Monument served as the headquarters for the National Woman's Party for nearly 90 years.
The Sewall–Belmont House National Historic Site served as the headquarters for the National Woman's Party (NWP) for nearly 90 years, starting in 1929. Originally founded by Alice Paul and Lucy Burns…
Seventh Street Savings Bank: The Seventh Street Savings Bank is an excellent example of the independent and often short-lived neighborhood savings banks that proliferated at the turn of the century.
Formed in 1912, the Seventh Street Savings Bank is an example of a small, independent bank—a type of financial institution that, prior to the Federal Reserve Act of 1914, specifically catered to the…
Seventh Street NW, East Side of 1000 Block: This 7th Street NW block reflects the boom in commercial activity that followed the construction of the local streetcar line.
The 1000 block of Seventh Street was built, for the most part, shortly after the Civil War, reflecting the growth that the entire city of DC experienced at that time. While the earliest building on…
Seventeenth Street Historic District: 17th Street NW is home to multiple National Historic Landmarks.
Designated in 1968, the Seventeenth Street Historic District includes the following properties that are nationally significant, historically and architecturally:Corcoran Gallery of Art Building (Built…