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Lenthall Houses

606-610 21St., NW, Washington, District of Columbia

Photos 

EAST FRONT (1963)

Photo taken for the Historic American Buildings Survey

Map 

Description 

Name derives from first owner, John Lenthall, Benjamin Latrobe's principal assistant in the construction of the U.S. Capitol. Good example of Federal Style, and one of the few such examples surviving in the immediate area. During early 20th century, #614 was the home of Washington artist, Bertha Noyes, and it was here that the Arts Club of Washington was founded in 1916. -- Historic American Buildings Survey

National Register information 

Status
Posted to the National Register of Historic Places on March 16, 1972
Reference number
72001425
Architectural style
Federal
Areas of significance
Architecture; Social History
Level of significance
State
Evaluation criteria
C - Design/Construction; B - Person
Property type
Building
Historic function
Single dwelling
Periods of significance
1900-1924; 1875-1899; 1800-1824
Significant years
1800; 1892; 1978
Number of properties
Contributing buildings: 2

Tags 

19th Century (37,868)
A. Edwin Kendrew (1)
Brick (42,462)
Built 1800 (177)
Built during 1800s (1,278)
District of Columbia (555)
 Federal (4,600)
House (27,673)
John Lenthall (1)
John Lenthall Waggaman (1)
Private owner (54,398)
Washington, District of Columbia (555)

Update Log 

  • May 12, 2012: Imported photos from HABS/HAER

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