Zalmon Richards House: This Victorian era rowhouse was the residence of public education advocate Zalmon Richards.
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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), who devoted most of his life to furthering the development of public education. Known primarily as the founder and first president of the National Teachers' Association (today's National Education Association), Richards was also largely responsible for the 1867 congressional act that established a national educational office.
The end house in a row of identically designed brick rowhouses, the Richards House was built between 1872 and 1873. Richards occupied the house from 1882 until his death in 1899, and taught in one of its rooms.
DC Inventory: July 24, 1968 (Joint Committee on Landmarks)
National Register: October 15, 1966
National Historic Landmark: December 21, 1965
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1. GENERAL VIEW OF 1300 BLOCK CORCORAN STREET, NW - Zalmon Richards House, 1301 Corcoran Street Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC
HABS DC,WASH,513--1 | Source: Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C. 20540 USA