Dumbarton House
Also known as: Cedar Hill, Bellevue, Rittenhouse Place2715 Q St., NW., Washington, District of Columbia
Photos
Historic American Buildings Survey Charles E. Peterson, Photographer June 14, 1942 VIEW FROM SOUTHEAST
Photo taken for the Historic American Buildings Survey
Map
Coordinates:
+38.91058, -77.0561538°54'38" N, 77°03'22" W
Quadrangle map:Washington West
Description
Good example of late Georgian 5-part mansion. Early 19th century remodeling attributed to noted architect Benjamin Henry Latrobe. -- Historic American Buildings Survey
National Register information
- Status
- Posted to the National Register of Historic Places on January 28, 1991
- Reference number
- 90002148
- Architectural styles
- Georgian; Other architectural type; Federal; Adamesque
- Areas of significance
- Architecture; Social History
- Level of significance
- State
- Evaluation criteria
- A - Event; C - Design/Construction
- Property type
- Building
- Historic function
- Single dwelling
- Current functions
- Museum; Civic; Clubhouse
- Periods of significance
- 1900-1924; 1875-1899; 1850-1874; 1800-1824; 1825-1849; 1925-1949
- Significant years
- 1800; 1915; 1932
- Number of properties
- Contributing buildings: 1
Non-contributing buildings: 1
Update Log
- May 12, 2012: Imported photos from HABS/HAER