Red Lion Row (I Street, NW, South Side of 2000 Block): This block of residences, built between 1831 and 1896, reveals the evolution of residential architecture in DC.
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This architecturally cohesive residential row, gradually developed between 1831 and 1896, illustrates the evolution of vernacular building in DC in the 19th century. Its human scale and textural diversity have a major design impact on Pennsylvania Avenue west of the White House, relating nearby residential areas and other historic buildings to the avenue, and underlining the historic importance of the avenue as a link between the Federal City and Georgetown. The buildings and facades were incorporated into a new building between 1980 and 1981.
One historic site within this block is the Joseph Cooper House at 2030 I Street NW.
Red Lion Row is now part of the newest iteration of Western Market, which was established around 2018, and has no connection to the historic Western Market.
DC Inventory: January 24, 1977
National Register: August 9, 1977
Within George Washington University/Old West End Historic District
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1. GENERAL VIEW, NORTH FRONTS, TAKEN FROM NORTHEAST - 2000-2042 I Street (Commercial Buildings), Washington, District of Columbia, DC
Source: Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C. 20540 USA | Date: Documentation compiled after 1933
Red Lion Row Facade #3
Looking east at Red Lion Row from 21st Street. | Source: Image taken by Zachary Burt, 2023
Red Lion Row Facade #2
The rear of Red Lion Row from within the Western Market Foodhall. The 1980s addition to the block is apparent. | Source: Image taken by Zachary Burt, 2023
Facade of Red Lion Row including shops
This is another portion of Red Lion Row that has been repurposed into various shops | Source: Image taken by Zachary Burt, 2023
Red Lion Row Facade
One of the historic buildings that make up Red Lion Row. | Source: Image taken by Zachary Burt, 2023