Decatur House, History museum near Lafayette Square, Washington, United States.
The three-story red brick Federal building stands at the northwest corner of Lafayette Square, featuring classical architectural elements and a service wing.
Constructed in 1818 by Benjamin Henry Latrobe for naval officer Stephen Decatur, the house became a residence for prominent political figures including Secretary Henry Clay.
The preserved slave quarters in the service wing document the lives of enslaved individuals and the story of Charlotte Dupuy's legal fight for freedom.
Located at 748 Jackson Place, the museum displays period furnishings on the lower floor while the upper level presents early 20th-century renovations.
The building remains one of three existing houses designed by Benjamin Henry Latrobe, America's first professional architect and engineer.
Location: Washington
GPS coordinates: 38.89999,-77.03822
Latest update: March 13, 2025 22:10
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