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Washington Loan and Trust Company: This 1890s office building is one of DC's most impressive Romanesque Revival buildings.
The Washington Loan and Trust Company Building is prominently situated across from the Old Patent Office. It was home to the city's first trust company, originally organized in 1889 by Brainerd H.…
Washington Hilton: This hotel between Dupont Circle and Adams Morgan was the site of the 1981 assassination attempt on President Reagan.
Constructed in 1962-65, the Washington Hilton was hailed for its sinuous massing, its use of column-and-slab construction throughout, and its uniform precast concrete wall panels—in sum, a sharp…
Washington Heights Historic District: Over its history, this architecturally eclectic neighborhood has been the home of many diverse communities.
The Washington Heights Historic District contains one of the most eclectic, yet cohesive collections of historic buildings in the Adams Morgan area. Platted in 1888, the neighborhood features intact…
Washington Hebrew Congregation (Greater New Hope Baptist Church): The congregation is the only synagogue to receive their charter through an Act of Congress.
Beginning in 1852 with a small group of German Jewish congregants practicing in private homes and rented space, the Washington Hebrew Congregation quickly grew to over 100 members, necessitating their…
Washington Canoe Club: The Washington Canoe Club has been a distinctive landmark on the Georgetown waterfront since 1905.
The Washington Canoe Club was founded and constructed in 1904 and is an excellent example of Shingle style architecture, which was popular during the early 20th century. The club is one of two extant…
Washington Aqueduct: The Washington Aqueduct was among the earliest major aqueduct projects in the country and still operates today.
One of the first major aqueduct projects in the United States, the Washington Aqueduct was commissioned by Congress in 1852, and construction began in 1853 under the supervision of Montgomery C. Meigs…
Washington Animal Rescue League Shelter and Hospital: The Washington Animal Rescue League stands as the first building in Washington to be designed and constructed entirely for the purpose of animal care.
Originating in 1914, the Washington Animal Rescue League (WARL) is historically significant for its early role in DC’s civic and humanitarian efforts to provide humane treatment for local animals.…
Warner Theatre Building (and Interior): From its earliest days showing silent films and vaudeville productions to its present use as a live venue, the Warner Theatre has been part of DC's entertainment landscape.
This ten-story theater and office building, originally known as The Earle and now currently known as the Warner Theatre, was designed in 1924 by noted theater architect C. Howard Crane and his New…
Wardman Tower and Arcade (Wardman Park Annex, Interior Lobby, and Hotel Entrance Piers): This luxury hotel developed by Harry Wardman has towered over Connecticut Avenue since 1928.
Built in 1928, the Wardman Park Annex peers onto the road below from its hilltop site at the intersection of Woodley Road and Connecticut Avenue NW.Its height—140 feet above street level—has made it a…
Wardman Row: This row of historic apartment buildings represents an important part of middle-class housing history in DC.
Built between 1911 and 1912 on R Street NW between 14th and 15th streets, Wardman Row was constructed with the needs of potential middle-class residents in mind. Wardman Row is composed of seven…