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Elliott Coues House: From 1887 to 1899, this house was the residence of the prominent ornithologist Elliott Coues, whose studies greatly expanded the knowledge of North American bird life.
Although this semi-detached row house, likely built in the 1880s, is of no architectural significance itself, it achieved landmark status for its association with Dr. Elliott Coues. Born in New…
Corcoran Gallery of Art (and Interiors): Since its founding in 1869, the Corcoran Gallery of Art has been a major proponent of American art and painting.
Founded in 1869 by Washington philanthropist William Wilson Corcoran, the Corcoran Gallery of Art was originally located at the corner of 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. Rapid growth forced the…
Constitution Hall, Daughters of the American Revolution: The auditorium of the Daughters of the American Revolution's Constitution Hall became a hotspot in DC's cultural life.
Built and owned by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Constitution Hall was designed by eminent architect John Russell Pope in 1924 in a Neoclassical style. Constructed between…
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…
Congressional Cemetery Historic District: This graveyard is among the most notable resting places for early American historical figures and has since become important to the LGBTQ+ community.
The original four and one-half acre tract of Congressional Cemetery was purchased from the Government for $200 on April 4, 1807 as a private burial ground. On March 30, 1812, several years after…
Castle Gatehouse, Georgetown Reservoir: Built in 1901, the Castle Gatehouse is a curious, rare example of a building designed after the logo of a government entity.
Built in 1901 as an expansion onto the Washington Aqueduct’s receiving reservoir, the Castle Gatehouse is a rare example of architecture based on a government logo, the castle that appears on the 1839…
Wheat Row: The four attached houses of Wheat Row were likely the first speculative housing built after DC became the federal city.
Wheat Row consists of four attached, three-story brick houses built as a unit in the late 18th century. They were built circa 1794 by the Greenleaf Syndicate and their design is attributed to…
The White House: The first public building to be erected in Washington, the White House has been the home of every U.S. president since John Adams.
The White House is recognized around the world as the symbol of the presidency. It is associated with countless occasions of state, has housed the president’s staff and visiting dignitaries, and has…
David White House: This home is significant as the living space of one of America's leading geologists.
From 1910 to 1925, this was the home of David White (1862-1935), the distinguished geologist of the U.S. Geological Survey, best remembered as a leading expert on the origin and evolution of coal and…
White-Meyer House: Since its construction in 1910, the White-Meyer house has hosted many prominent figures from American history.
The White-Meyer House, located atop Meridian Hill, is an important element along Washington's famous Sixteenth Street, and is significant for its association with its occupants and the excellent…