Lenthall Houses

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

Photos

EAST FRONT (1963)

Photo taken for the Historic American Buildings Survey

Map

Coordinates:
+38.89744, -77.04665
38°53'51" N, 77°02'48" W

Quadrangle map:
Washington West

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

Update Log

May 12, 2012: Imported photos from HABS/HAER

Sources

HABS DC-438 - Lenthall Houses
National Register database - Reference number 72001425 (Nomination form, Photos)