Embassy of Uzbekistan, Washington, D.C., gebouw in Washington D.C., Verenigde Staten van Amerika
The Embassy of Uzbekistan in Washington, D.C. is a four-and-a-half-story Beaux-Arts building made of blond Roman brick and limestone detailing. It features tall windows, limestone balconies with ornamental corbels, and a slate roof with gentle slope.
The building was constructed in 1909 for coal businessman Clarence Moore by architects Bruce Price and Jules Henri de Sibour. After Moore's ownership, it served as Canada's embassy from 1927 to 1989, then became Uzbekistan's embassy in 1993 following the nation's independence from the Soviet Union.
The embassy sits on Massachusetts Avenue, a street lined with diplomatic missions from many nations representing their countries in Washington. This location embodies the tradition of diplomatic exchange and allows visitors to experience the connection between Uzbekistan and the United States.
The building is located on Massachusetts Avenue NW in a quiet residential area with many historic structures nearby. Visitors should note that access is typically limited to official events and special occasions, so checking ahead for public openings is advisable.
Original owner Clarence Moore perished in the sinking of the Titanic in 1912, linking the building to this historic tragedy. His widow Mabelle subsequently used the house for decades as a hub for Washington social gatherings and entertaining.
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