Sites tagged "Massachusetts Avenue Historic District": 21
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Euram Building: Since its construction in the early 1970s, this office building has received widespread praise for its innovative design.
The Euram Building, completed in 1971, is a Modernist office building designed by George Hartman and Warren Cox of the major Washington firm of Hartman-Cox Architects. Since its construction by the…
Barney Studio House (And Interiors): While currently serving a diplomatic role as the Latvian Embassy, Studio House was once a space specifically designed for artistic expression and activism.
Constructed between 1902 and 1903, this semi-detached row house was the second to be built in Sheridan Circle and remains architecturally distinct from the neighboring Beaux-Arts mansions. Designed by…
British Embassy: Upon its construction in 1931, the British Embassy became the first embassy on what would become Embassy Row.
During the early 20th century, the British government procured a large tract of land off of Massachusetts Avenue in order to establish their new embassy. At the time, the area was underdeveloped in…
Joseph Beale House: This early-twentieth century, Italian Renaissance Revival-style residence now serves as the Consulate of Egypt.
Built between 1907 and 1909, the Joseph Beale House stands as an example of one of many buildings designed by local architect Glenn Brown. The house, an Italian Renaissance Revival style residence,…
Samuel M. Bryan House: This building has been home to various individuals, philanthropists, and organizations since 1885.
The Samuel M. Bryan House was built in 1885 and designed by architect W. Bruce Gray. Samuel M. Bryan worked in various capacities, starting at age 15 when he served as a drummer boy in the Union Army…
James G. Blaine House: This house is the only surviving example of the large mansions that once surrounded Dupont Circle.
Built from 1881 to 1882 and designed by architect John Fraser, this house was the residence of James G. Blaine until 1883. Blaine served as Secretary of State under Presidents Garfield and Harrison…
William J. Boardman House: Named for its original occupants, the Boardman House now serves as the consular office of the Embassy of Iraq.
The Embassy of Iraq's consular office, also known as the Boardman House, was built in 1893 following designs by Hornblower & Marshall. William J. Boardman and his family were the first occupants.…
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…
Herbert Wadsworth House (Sulgrave Club): The lavish Wadsworth House is a standing reminder of Washington high society at the turn of the 20th century.
Wadsworth House is a Grand Adamesque mansion, one of only two remaining on Dupont Circle. Built between 1900 and 1901, the house was the winter residence of millionaire gentleman farmer Herbert…
Richard H. Townsend House (Cosmos Club): This grand mansion has long been at the center of Washington's high society.
The Townsend House is one of the many elegant and often ostentatious mansions built along Massachusetts Avenue in the early decades of the 20th century. Completed in 1900 for Richard H. Townsend, a…