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Baron von Steuben Monument: This monument honors Prussian-born Baron Frederick Wilhelm von Steuben, who trained American troops during the Revolutionary War.
This monument commemorates Prussian-born Baron Frederick Wilhelm von Steuben, Major General of the Continental Army and the man most responsible for the training of American troops during the…
Barr Building: One of the oldest buildings on Farragut Square, the Barr Building illustrates the initial wave of 20th century commercial development in the city.
The Barr Building was built by prominent real estate developer John L. Barr, for whom it was named, and designed by architect B. Stanley Simmons, with whom Barr often collaborated. It is executed in a…
Barry Farm Dwellings: In the 1960s, residents of the Barry Farm Dwellings in Anacostia created a hub of political activism through their homes, neighbors, and networks to advocate for their community’s needs.
“You control our lives…[Y]ou sit up here on the Hill and talk about building subways and bridges and parking lots for the tourists and people from suburbia…It’s time to talk about the people who live…
Bartholdi Fountain: The cast-iron Bartholdi Fountain, painted to look like bronze, weighs more than 15 tons and is 30 feet high.
This elaborate tiered cast iron fountain by Frederic Auguste Bartholdi, sculptor of the Statue of Liberty, has graced the grounds of the U.S. Botanic Garden since 1878. It was purchased by the federal…
Battleground National Cemetery: Here lies fallen Union soldiers from the 1864 Battle of Fort Stevens.
In July 1864, the Battle of Fort Stevens marked the defeat of Confederate General Jubal Anderson Early’s campaign to launch an offensive attack on the national capital. During the battle, 59 Union…
Bazelon-McGovern House: Constructed in 1957, the Bazelon McGovern House is historically significant not only as a home to two notable politicians, but as a symbol of larger trends in American art and architecture in the post-World War II era.
“Japanese architecture is a thoughtful meandering along a keyboard. Each note struck is another column; the intervals of silence are the spaces they delimit. Crescendos are rare, the art of the fugue…
Beall-Peter-Dick House: This property was constructed around 1770, and expanded and altered in the 19th century.
This property was constructed around 1770 and later inherited by Thomas Beall. Around 1871, wings were added to the side elevations and the residence was remodeled. Thus, the Federal style property…
Beall-Washington House (Dunbarton): This historic residence has been the home of notable Washingtonians.
Built by Thomas Beall in 1784, this was the home of his son in law Col. George Corbin Washington, who was also the great nephew of George Washington. The mansion was also the home of Eliah Riggs, and…
Beatty-Stuart House (Hyde House): This home was originally built for Charles Beatty, the ferryman that would transport passengers between Georgetown and Virginia.
This Federal style brick house was built for Col. Charles Beatty. Beatty owned the ferry between Georgetown and Virginia, a crucial link between the two points prior to the construction of a bridge.…
Ben's Chili Bowl: Ben's Chili Bowl is a well-known restaurant in the Greater U Street Historic District and is one of the few businesses in the area that predates 1968.
The Greater U Street Historic District is a Victorian Era neighborhood, developed largely between 1862 and 1900. The area consists of a coherent group of row houses constructed overwhelmingly by…