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Wardman Flats: The Wardman Flats accommodated the growing number of DC’s white and blue-collar workers through this grouping of rental flats.
The Wardman Flats are the first large-scale development project of DC's most notable developer, Harry Wardman (1872-1938). Throughout the 1890s, Wardman transitioned from carpenter to builder, largely…
Warder-Totten House: Originally built at another location, this H.H. Richardson-designed house was razed and reconstructed here by George O. Totten Jr.
The Warder-Totten House is the only structure designed by the firm of Henry Hobson Richardson (1838-1866) remaining in DC. Commissioned in 1885 by American businessman Benjamin Warder (1824-1894) at…
Walter Reed Army Medical Center Historic District: The 110-acre Walter Reed Army Medical Center Historic District is a good example of redeveloping a historic campus for new uses.
The Walter Reed Army Medical Center was one of the oldest operating U.S. Army general hospitals. Therefore, it played an important role in medical advancements, and the Walter Reed campus was also…
Walsh-McLean House (Indonesian Embassy): This grand and eclectic mansion, once part of DC high society, now serves as the Embassy of Indonesia.
The Walsh-McLean House is an eclectic mansion with Renaissance, Baroque, Louis XVI and Art Nouveau elements and designed by Danish-born and New York architect Henry Anderson in 1903. The house is one…
Walsh Stables: This stable marks the last gasp of horse-drawn transportation for DC's wealthy in the pre-automobile era.
Built for "gold king" Thomas F. Walsh, this stable was an adjunct to the nearby Walsh Mansion at 2020 Massachusetts Avenue NW. Walsh (1851-1910) immigrated to the United States from Ireland and…
Walde-Carter House: This house is one of 17 known residences built in the initial phase of development of the American University Park subdivision.
The Walde-Carter House is located in the middle of the block on the west side of 48th Street NW. It is one of 17 known residences built in the initial phase of development (1896-1911) of the American…
Waggaman-Ray Commercial Row: The construction of this row of buildings was crucial to the commercial development of Connecticut Avenue.
The Waggaman-Ray Commercial Row exemplifies an unusually coordinated effort on the part of developers, architects, and merchants during the 1920s to transform Connecticut Avenue into an exclusive…
Waffle Shop (and Interior): This small restaurant's exterior includes interesting features typical of diners of the era.
Built in 1950 on 10th Street NW across from Ford's Theatre, this diminutive restaurant is virtually the last remaining example of the stylish mid-20th century commercial storefronts that were once…
Volta Bureau and Laboratory (Alexander Graham Bell Laboratory; Bell Carriage House): During Alexander Graham Bell’s years in DC, the Volta Bureau and Laboratory served as his offices.
When Alexander Graham Bell received his first telephone patent in 1876, the device was still something of a curiosity. Within two years, though, the first telephone exchanges were opening as the…
Vigilant Fire House: Built in 1844, Vigilant Fire House is the oldest standing firehouse in DC.
While the Vigilant Fire House was built in 1844, the "Vigilant" was the first, private fire company founded in Georgetown in 1817. At that time, membership to a fire company was a minor social…