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Carnegie Institution of Washington, Administration Building: Built in 1910, the Carnegie Institute of Washington Administration Building was a key site in scientific philanthropy.
Founded in 1902 with the belief that basic scientific research is essential to human well-being, the Carnegie Institution of Washington is an early example of American philanthropy. Donating major…
Carnegie Institution of Washington, Geophysical Laboratory: The Geophysical Laboratory is one of five scientific research centers of the institution founded by Andrew Carnegie in 1902.
This is the site of important scientific achievements and contributions to primary geophysical research and illustrates the aspirations of prominent leaders in science and public affairs hoping to…
Carpenters Building: When built, the Carpenters Building was believed to be the largest building owned by any local union in the United States.
Built in 1926 as the headquarters of Local No. 132 of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, this building recalls the extremely prominent role the union and its local affiliates…
Mary Ann Shadd Cary House: This two-story brick rowhouse was the home of journalist and activist Mary Ann Shadd Cary from 1881 to 1885.
From 1881 to 1885, this was the home of Mary Ann Shadd Cary (1823-1893), who was a writer, journalist, educator, abolitionist, and lawyer. She is generally regarded as the first Black female…
The Yellow House: This Federal style house was constructed at the start of the 19th century.
This house was constructed around 1800. Its Federal style design can be seen in the fanlight over the paneled door, six-over-six windows with shutters, and dormers. The primary facade faces 33rd…
Yale Steam Laundry (including Garage and Stable): This prominent industrial building was one of the city’s largest privately constructed service facilities.
The Yale Steam Laundry building housed the main offices and central plant of one of the handful of laundry companies that once dominated the industry in Washington. Such “power” laundries were…
The Wyoming (and Interior of Entrance Pavilion): The Wyoming is one of only a small number of pre-World War I luxury apartment buildings remaining in Washington.
In its essentially unaltered state, the Wyoming stands as a reminder of the elegance and the quality of design, workmanship, and materials characteristic of the Golden Age of the apartment building in…
Robert Simpson Woodward House: This Washington home belonged to leading scientist Robert Woodward for twenty years.
From 1904 to 1924, late-19th century geologist and mathematician Robert Woodward lived in this rowhome. Woodward was well-respected in the science community and served as the first president of the…
Woodward & Lothrop Service Warehouse: A symbol of one of DC’s most important retailers, the Woodward & Lothrop Service Warehouse expanded their operational abilities.
From the 1880s into the 20th century, the department store Woodward & Lothrop drove retailing practices and tactics in DC and beyond. This service warehouse represented another strategic shift…
Woodward & Lothrop: This department store was one of DC's most popular for decades.
In 1870, Samuel Walter Woodward and Alvin Mason Lothrop met and began a decades-long partnership that resulted in one of the country’s first and leading department store ventures. After working…