The Cairo, Moorish Revival apartment building in Dupont Circle, Washington DC, United States
The Cairo features elaborate gargoyles, winged griffins on cornices, and interconnected elephant head sculptures along the first-floor window sills.
Completed in 1894 by architect Thomas Franklin Schneider, this 164-foot residential structure prompted new height restrictions for buildings in Washington DC.
The building represents late 19th-century architectural trends, combining Egyptian themes with Moorish and Romanesque Revival elements in its design.
Located at 1615 Q Street NW, the Cairo provides residential units near public transportation, restaurants, and cultural venues in Dupont Circle.
During a 1940 celebration, the Cairo's grand ballroom hosted 500 canaries singing beneath its chandeliers.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 1894
Architects: Thomas Franklin Schneider
Architectural style: Moorish Revival architecture
GPS coordinates: 38.91130,-77.03750
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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