History
Washington, D.C. history and landmarks
Washington, D.C. history and landmarks: start with Library of Congress, Lincoln Memorial, and National Gallery of Art. Use the 158 places below to build a plan around this theme; each place has source-backed details behind its description.
158 places
Places to start with
Source-backed place · Landmarks
Wardman Tower
A historic 1928 residential-hotel annex, now luxury condos, known for housing US Presidents and global celebrities in the Woodley…
Source-backed place · Museums
Woodrow Wilson House
Step into a preserved 1924 time capsule at the former residence of the 28th U.S. President, featuring original furniture, gifts o…
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15 Logan Circle
The Old Korean Legation Museum is a Victorian landmark at 15 Logan Circle, serving as a diplomatic bridge between the Joseon king…
Source-backed place · Museums
Addison/Ripley Fine Art
A premier contemporary art gallery in Georgetown, established in 1981, showcasing a dynamic mix of local, national, and internati…
Source-backed place · History
Apollo Theater site / Ourisman Chevrolet Service Center
A historic site in Washington, D.C., marking the former location of an Apollo Theater, now occupied by the Ourisman Chevrolet Ser…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
Calvert Street Bridge / Duke Ellington Bridge Approach
A historic concrete arch bridge spanning Rock Creek, renamed in 1974 to honor the legendary jazz musician Duke Ellington.
Source-backed place · Religious sites
Christ Church, Washington, D.C.
A welcoming community church located on Capitol Hill, offering spiritual guidance and Sunday worship services for all visitors.
Source-backed place · Religious sites
Church of the Ascension and Saint Agnes
A historic Victorian Gothic Episcopal church located at 'The Summit' of Massachusetts Avenue, known for its stunning stained glas…
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Source-backed place · Landmarks
Commodore John Paul Jones Memorial
A stately tribute to the American Revolution's most recognized naval hero, featuring a towering bronze statue and marble pylon si…
Source-backed place · History
Cox's Row
A distinguished row of five Federal-style townhouses in west Georgetown, built by Colonel John Cox for himself and his sons in 18…
Source-backed place · Religious sites
Dahlgren Chapel of the Sacred Heart
Dedicated in 1893, this historic Jesuit-administered chapel serves as the spiritual heart of Georgetown University, offering a tr…
Source-backed place · History
Eight Hundred Block of F St. NW
A historic collection of five commercial buildings in Penn Quarter, featuring 1875 architecture and recognized on the U.S. Nation…
Source-backed place · Religious sites
Fifteenth Street Presbyterian Church
Founded in 1841 by John F. Cook, Sr., this historic congregation is a vital landmark on the African American Heritage Trail and a…
Source-backed place · Museums
Foundry Gallery
Visit Washington, DC's oldest non-profit artists' cooperative, a member-run space dedicated to showcasing high-quality, affordabl…
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General John A. Logan House
The 1878 residence of Senator John A. Logan, a Civil War general and champion of equal rights for Black Americans, located at the…
Source-backed place · History
Holt House
Tucked away within the National Zoo, Holt House is a derelict Neoclassical mansion and the oldest building owned by the Smithsoni…
Source-backed place · Religious sites
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Founded in 1787, Holy Trinity is the oldest Roman Catholic community and house of worship in continuous operation within Georgeto…
Source-backed place · History
Home for the Aged Men and Women site
The site of a 19th-century charitable refuge managed by the Little Sisters of the Poor, which later evolved into the National Chi…
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John Ericsson Memorial
A bronze and granite tribute to Swedish-born inventor John Ericsson, honoring his revolutionary creation of the screw propeller a…
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Josephine Butler Parks Center
A stunning 40-room Renaissance Revival mansion overlooking Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park, once home to the Hungarian and Brazilian…
Source-backed place · History
Knickerbocker Theatre Site
The site of the 1922 Knickerbocker Theatre collapse, where a massive blizzard caused the city's deadliest building disaster, kill…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
Kutz Memorial Bridge
A historic multi-span plate girder bridge designed by Paul Philippe Cret, crossing the northern point of the Tidal Basin and carr…
Source-backed place · History
Lanier Firehouse
A historic 1908 Mission-style firehouse in Lanier Heights, repurposed as a community arts center and home to the DC Firefighters…
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Latrobe Gate
A Greek Revival masterpiece and the oldest continuously manned Marine sentry post in the nation, this historic gate survived the…
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