General Oliver Otis Howard House
General Oliver Otis Howard House, Second Empire house at Howard University campus, Washington D.C., United States.
The brick structure rises two and a half stories with a mansard roof and features a three-story tower at its southwest corner.
Built in 1867, this residence belonged to General Oliver Otis Howard, who led the Freedmen's Bureau and founded Howard University for African American education.
The house represents the early development of Howard University, which became a leading institution for African American higher education in the United States.
Located at 607 Howard Place Northwest, the building maintains its original architectural elements while serving modern administrative functions.
The structure stands as the only remaining building from Howard University's initial construction phase during the Reconstruction era.
Location: Washington, D.C.
GPS coordinates: 38.92306,-77.02222
Latest update: March 7, 2025 13:53
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