Washington and Georgetown Railroad Car House
Washington and Georgetown Railroad Car House, Romanesque Revival railroad building in Southeast Washington, United States.
The two-story brick structure at 770 M Street features medieval castle-inspired towers on its southeast facade and spans an entire city block.
Built in 1891 as a terminus for the city's first streetcar line, the building served as a cable car facility until electric streetcars replaced them in 1897.
The structure represents Washington's transportation evolution, marking the transition from horse-drawn carriages to cable cars and electric streetcars along Pennsylvania Avenue.
After extensive renovations in 2021, the building now functions as an 850-seat event venue and includes a child development center.
The building stands as the sole remaining structure from Washington and Georgetown Railroad's cable car period and contains original architectural elements from 1891.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Architects: Walter C. Root
Architectural style: Romanesque Revival architecture
GPS coordinates: 38.87889,-76.99583
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:31
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