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The Lindens (King Hooper House): Originally built in the Province of Massachusetts Bay in 1754, the Lindens is the oldest house in Washington, DC.
The Lindens is a superb example of a luxurious mid-18th-century New England Georgian townhouse. It was originally built on Sylvan Street in Danvers, Essex County, Massachusetts in 1754 by Robert…
Linnaean Hill (Joshua Pierce House; Pierce-Klingle Mansion): The Pierce-Klingle Mansion was built in 1823 by Joshua Pierce, who used the fertile grounds for horticulture.
Linnaean Hill, built in 1823 by Joshua Pierce, was named in honor of the Swedish botanist Karl Van Linnaeus as the surrounding area was so conducive to the raising and growing of shrubs and flowers.…
Edward Linthicum House: This high-style home was owned by a prominent Georgetown resident.
Owned and built by Edward Linthicum, a prominent resident of Georgetown, the Edward Linthicum House, with its ornate fanlight and sidelights, is a prime example of the red brick federalist style.…
Lisner Auditorium, George Washington University: Built in the bold, geometrical form that characterizes the GWU campus, Lisner Auditorium is a longstanding cultural center.
Designed in 1940 by Waldron Faulkner of the architectural firm, Faulkner and Kingsbury, Lisner Auditorium's bold geometrical form, clean, taut limestone skin and highly abstracted classical references…
Lockkeeper's House, C & O Canal Extension: The Lockkeeper’s House was erected in 1833, when DC connected the Washington City Canal to the C&O Canal.
This Lockkeeper’s House is the only remnant of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Extension, which was built between 1832 and 1833 to connect the C&O Canal (begun in 1828, and originating at Rock…
Logan Circle Historic District: While other areas of the city have been redeveloped, years of neglect have left Logan Circle's original late-19th century appearance impressively intact.
The Logan Circle Historic District appears much the same today as it did when it first developed during the last years of the 19th century. Although a large number of these impressive single-family…
General John A. Logan Statue: This equestrian statue honors John A. Logan, a politician and Union General during the Civil War.
This equestrian statue honors John A. Logan, a politician and veteran of the Mexican–American War and Civil War. The monument is located in the center of Logan Circle, a small public park and traffic…
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Memorial: This monument honors the famous American author and poet.
Known as one of America’s most influential poets, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poetry mastered rhyme and meter to tell stories of the country’s past and expansive landscape. After receiving a memorial…
Alvin Mason Lothrop House: The Lothrop Mansion stands as one of Washington's most elegant residential buildings.
Proudly positioned at the apex of Connecticut Avenue, this monumental Beaux Arts residence was constructed between 1908 and 1909 after the plans of the noted local firm of Hornblower and Marshall for…
Loughborough-Patterson House: The historic Loughborough House is the headquarters of Junior League of Washington.
During its almost 200-year history, Loughborough House’s occupants have included a bank, law and insurances offices, and department stores. It has also served as a private home for over a dozen…