Joseph Beale House
Also known as: Residence of UAR Interests2301 Massachusetts Ave., NW., Washington, District of Columbia
Photos
Historic American Buildings Survey Jack E. Boucher (for CFA), Photographer, 1970 MAIN ENTRANCE FACADE (VIEW 1)
Photo taken for the Historic American Buildings Survey
Map
Coordinates:
+38.91285, -77.0510138°54'46" N, 77°03'04" W
Description
The detached, stucco and limestone residence, in the 18th century Roman revival manner, is significant for its plan, spatial composition, and use of detail and material. The pie-shaped site faces across the west end of Sheridan Circle and the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and R Street. This shape is reflected in the convex facade of the building and in its spatial sequences. The interior spaces on the ground floor contract toward the public stair at the rear and on the second floor expand outward form the stair to the street facade. The remarkable interior plaster work is a foil for the sobriety of the exterior treatment. -- Historic American Buildings Survey
National Register information
- Status
- Posted to the National Register of Historic Places on May 8, 1973
- Reference number
- 73002073
- NR name
- Beale, Joseph, House
- Architectural style
- Other architectural type; Roman Revival
- Area of significance
- Architecture
- Level of significance
- State
- Evaluation criteria
- C - Design/Construction
- Property type
- Building
- Historic function
- Single dwelling
- Current function
- Diplomatic building
- Period of significance
- 1900-1924
- Significant years
- 1907; 1909
Update Log
- May 12, 2012: Imported photos from HABS/HAER