Dumbarton House

Also known as: Cedar Hill, Bellevue, Rittenhouse Place
2715 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, -77.05615
38°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

Sources

Wikipedia
HABS DC-434 - Dumbarton House
National Register database - Reference number 90002148 (Nomination form, Photos)