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Watergate Complex: Beyond its iconic and unusual architecture, the Watergate is best known for the scandal named for it.
Recognized internationally for its name, which has even entered the popular lexicon as shorthand for a scandal, the luxury Watergate Complex is a Washington icon. Located on the banks of the Potomac,…
Washington Yacht Club: The Washington Yacht Club serves as a steward of the Anacostia community and proudly welcomes all.
The Washington Yacht Club (WYC) was founded in 1910 by a group of white Washingtonian boaters, looking to establish affordable facilities along the Anacostia River in proximity to their homes on the…
Washington Railway and Electric Company (WRECO) Garage: The WRECO Garage is Washington DC’s first purpose-built garage for servicing and storing transit buses.
The Washington Railway and Electric Company (WRECO) Garage contributed to the development of mass transit systems in the District and surrounding commercial development of the area around the…
Washington Navy Yard Historic District: An important site for naval operations, the Washington Navy Yard's growth reflects the history of American naval conflicts.
The nation's first naval yard and first home port began development in 1799 and eventually became the center for naval operations during a critical period of expanding nationalism in the early 19th…
Washington National Cathedral and Close Historic District: The enclosed grounds of Washington Cathedral hold landscaped gardens and prominent educational institutions.
The Washington National Cathedral has been a landmark of religious significance for over a century, and its surrounding structures date back to the early twentieth century. The Cathedral Close (an…
Washington National Cathedral: The Washington National Cathedral is a significant religious site in DC.
A Protestant Episcopal church, the Washington National Cathedral has a distinct ecumenical character, as it functions as the national church called for in the 1792 Plan of the Federal City.Beginning…
Washington Monument & Grounds Historic District: The Washington Monument and Grounds Historic District is locally and nationally significant for its historical and archeological importance in the D.C. landscape.
Constructed in two phases between 1848 and 1885, the Washington Monument stands as a memorial to America’s first president: George Washington. The surrounding historic district is located in the…
Washington Monument: Built to commemorate the first president of the United States, the monument has also become a hallowed symbol of DC.
Though the eminent 19th-century American architect Robert Mills conceived the initial design for the Washington Monument, the structure also reflects the technical knowledge and aesthetic judgment of…
Washington Lodge No. 15, The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (1906-1980): Washington Lodge No. 15 was home to the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, until the Beaux-Arts building was replaced by the old Washington Convention Center.
Washington Lodge No. 15 was home to the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE). Founded in 1868 as a social club, BPOE is similar to the Freemasons in rites, traditions, and regalia. Until…
Washington Loan and Trust Company, 17th and G Streets Branch (1924-1974): A superb example of the Beaux-Arts and Italian Renaissance Revival styles, this commercial bank building’s demolition would lead to a stronger relationship between citizen preservation groups and future developments.
Built in 1924, the 17th and G Streets Branch of the Washington Loan & Trust Company was an outstanding example of Beaux-Arts and Italian Renaissance Revival styles. In fact, Arthur B. Heaton, the…