Forrest-Marbury House

3350 M St., NW., Washington, District of Columbia

Photos

Historic American Buildings Survey VIEW, ABOUT 1860. CONTRIBUTED BY MR. ALLEN JAMES FROM THE WASHINGTONIANA COLLECTION OF THE DISTRICT LIBRARY.

Photo taken for the Historic American Buildings Survey

Map

Coordinates:
+38.90492, -77.06751
38°54'18" N, 77°04'03" W

Street View

Description

The building was witness to important decisions relating to the establishment of the Federal City. Colonel Uriah Forrest had served with Washington in the Revolution. As a leading citizen of Georgetown, partner with Major Benjamin Stoddert, whom the President had entrusted with confidential dealings, he occupied a position of influence. Forest and Stoddert were both "original proprietors". It was a memorable day at 3350 M Street when President Washington was entertained at dinner, following the historic meeting with Commissioners and landowners at Suter's Tavern on March 29th 1791 (See Washington's Diary). -- Historic American Buildings Survey

National Register information

Status: Posted to the National Register of Historic Places on July 2, 1973
Reference number: 73002084
Architectural style: Federal
Areas of significance: Politics/Government; Architecture; Social History
Level of significance: National
Evaluation criteria: A - Event; C - Design/Construction
Property type: Building
Historic function: Single dwelling
Current functions: Multiple dwelling; Restaurant
Period of significance: 1750-1799
Significant years: 1788; 1790

Update Log

April 27, 2017: New Street View added by Michael Miller
May 12, 2012: Imported photos from HABS/HAER

Related landmarks

Georgetown Historic District (Parent district)

Sources

Wikipedia
HABS DC-68 - Forrest-Marbury House
Michael Miller - michael_a_miller [at] yahoo [dot] com
National Register database - Reference number 73002084 (Search for documents)