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The Jefferson Memorial, another Neoclassical temple, was completed in 1943 to honor Thomas Jefferson, and was placed on the southern side of the Tidal Basin, directly south of the White House. Washington's rise as a city of global importance through the mid- to late-1900s coincided with the popularity of Brutalism, an architectural style noted ...
This is a list of properties and districts in Washington, D.C., on the National Register of Historic Places.There are more than 600 listings, including 74 National Historic Landmarks of the United States and another 13 places otherwise designated as historic sites of national importance by Congress or the President.
The city's landmarks reflect its status as the national capital, including grand government buildings, homes of politicians, military facilities, and museums. The list also includes sites relating to support for the disabled, the Civil Rights Movement, pioneering urban infrastructure, and other historic themes.
Pages in category "Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in Washington, D.C." The following 128 pages are in this category, out of 128 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Old Stone House (Washington, D.C.) 3051 M St NW 1765 House Oldest surviving building built in Washington, D.C. [1] The White House: 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue 1792 Government U.S. President's Executive Mansion; Was largely rebuilt after War of 1812, except for exterior walls which are original. [2] United States Capitol: First St SE 1793 Government
Buildings and structures on the National Register of Historic Places in Washington, D.C. (16 C, 12 P) Buildings and structures in Washington, D.C., by neighborhood (9 C) Buildings and structures in the Washington metropolitan area (5 C)
The houses are primarily wood-frame construction, mostly in the Italianate, Cottage, and Washington Row House architectural styles (although there are some homes in the Queen Anne style). [ 2 ] [ 6 ] Cottage-style buildings tend to have been built earlier, with Italianate structures more popular after 1870. [ 6 ]
Victorian architecture in Washington, D.C. (5 C, 28 P) Pages in category "Architecture in Washington, D.C." The following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total.