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Windsor Lodge (William E. Borah Residence): From 1913 until 1929, apartment 21E in this building was the residence of Idaho Senator William E. Borah.
Originally known as Windsor Lodge, this building was erected in 1910-11. Two years later, U.S. Senator William E. Borah of Idaho moved into apartment number 21E, where he continued living until 1929.…
Winder Building: The Winder Building was technologically advanced at the time it was built for government use, prior to the Civil War.
At the time of its construction in 1847-1848, the Winder Building was notable for its height (which was much criticized in pre-elevator days), its early use of iron beams, and its central heating…
Williams-Addison House: This elegant residence was constructed in Georgetown around 1850.
This elegant residence was constructed around 1850 and is located on 31st Street NW across from Tudor Place. The house, clad in brick masonry with a Flemish bond, has a slate roof with five dormers —…
William Wilson Corcoran Store: This landmark holds the name of one of DC’s most prominent financial figures.
Built in 1817, the William Wilson Corcoran Store is associated with one of DC’s famous financial leaders. Other historic sites also bear his name, such as the Corcoran Gallery of Art, with which…
William Syphax School: This historically black elementary school commemorates William Syphax (1825-1891), the first president of the Board of Trustees of Colored Schools of Washington and Georgetown.
William Syphax was born in 1825 to Charles Syphax and Maria Carter. Charles, Syphax’s father, was enslaved by a man named George Washington Parke Custis, grandson and adopted son of George and Martha…
William L. Slayton House (and Interior): Located in Cleveland Park, the William L. Slayton House is one of the few houses designed by I.M. Pei.
Designed in the International Style, the William L. Slayton House is one of only three houses known to have been designed by world-renowned architect I.M. Pei. Pei, primarily a corporate architect but…
William Knowles House: This old frame house demonstrates the Greek Revival style as it influenced the largely Federal early city.
This frame house illustrates the influence of Greek Revival on the city's generally conservative early domestic architecture. The William Knowles House is a wood frame, with clapboard siding painted…
William J. Boardman House: Named for its original occupants, the Boardman House now serves as the consular office of the Embassy of Iraq.
The Embassy of Iraq's consular office, also known as the Boardman House, was built in 1893 following designs by Hornblower & Marshall. William J. Boardman and his family were the first occupants.…
Willard Hotel: This prominent hotel has hosted many of DC’s most famous visitors.
Designed by New York architect Henry Janeway Hardenbergh (1847-1918), the Willard Hotel opened in 1901 as DC’s first skyscraper. The building successfully adapts the eclectic Beaux Arts vocabulary of…
Whitelaw Hotel: The Whitelaw apartment-hotel stands as a unique place of meeting and public accommodation for prominent African Americans during segregation.
The Whitelaw Hotel showcases an early example of minority real estate development. It was financed and built entirely by African American entrepreneurs, investors, designers, and craftsmen. Associated…