Halcyon House
Also known as: Benjamin Stoddert House3400 Prospect St., NW., Washington, District of Columbia
Photos
Historic American Buildings Survey Russell Jones, Photographer March 1959 NORTH (LEFT) & EAST (REAR) ELEVATIONS FROM THE NORTH EAST.
Photo taken for the Historic American Buildings Survey
Map
Coordinates:
+38.90578, -77.0681238°54'21" N, 77°04'05" W
Description
Within the shell of the present structure, reasonably intact, is a fine example of a free-standing Georgian mansion. Built for Benjamin Stoddert, the first Secretary of the Navy, it was the scene of frequent informal conferences in connection with the shaping of national as well as Georgetown history. Despite twentieth-century alterations, the early house retains many of its original details. -- Historic American Buildings Survey
National Register information
- Status
- Posted to the National Register of Historic Places on March 31, 1971
- Reference number
- 71001002
- Architectural style
- Georgian
- Areas of significance
- Politics/Government; Architecture
- Level of significance
- State
- Evaluation criteria
- C - Design/Construction; B - Person
- Property type
- Building
- Historic function
- Single dwelling
- Current function
- Multiple dwelling
- Period of significance
- 1750-1799
- Significant year
- 1787
Update Log
- April 27, 2017: New Street View added by Michael Miller
- May 12, 2012: Imported photos from HABS/HAER