Sites tagged "Greater Fourteenth Street Historic District": 6
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Old Korean Legation: The Old Korean Legation, an important symbol of Korea's sovereignty and independence, is a prominent Second Empire style building located on Logan Circle.
The Old Korean Legation, prominently located on the north side of Logan Circle, was initially a private residence designed by Thomas M. Plowman in the Second Empire style and constructed by Joseph…
Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site: The Mary McLeod Bethune Council House preserves Bethune’s legacy as a civil rights leader and educator.
This row house is notable for its significance as the headquarters of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) and as the DC residence of Mary McLeod Bethune (1875-1955), educator and civil rights…
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…
Alma Thomas House: For over 70 years, this was the home of Alma Thomas, a pioneering African American artist and art educator.
From 1907 until her death, this was the home and studio of Alma Thomas (1892‑1978), a nationally recognized artist whose career reached its height in the 1960s. Thomas is significant not only for her…
Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church: Saint Luke’s was the city’s first independent Black Episcopal Church, established in 1879 by Reverend Alexander Crummell.
Built between 1876 and 1879, Saint Luke’s is a major work of Calvin T.S. Brent (1854-1899), the city’s first Black architect. It is designed in the early English Gothic style (Gothic Revival) and…
Zalmon Richards House: This Victorian era rowhouse was the residence of public education advocate Zalmon Richards.
This three-story Victorian era rowhouse, with its slate Second Empire style mansard roof, is designated as a National Historic Landmark in recognition of the service of Zalmon Richards (1811-1899),…