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Whittemore House, Historic mansion in Dupont Circle, Washington, D.C.

The Whittemore House features nine meticulously arranged rooms, including the Aggie Wolfe Ballroom and Post Drawing Room, within its Shingle style architecture structure.

Built in 1894 for opera singer Sarah Adams Whittemore, the mansion became the headquarters of the Woman's National Democratic Club in 1927.

The mansion contains an extensive collection of Democratic campaign memorabilia, Gilded Age furnishings, and political artifacts documenting women's involvement in American politics.

The property accommodates up to 220 guests for events, offering catering services, audio-visual equipment, and access to a courtyard garden.

The building incorporates Roman Brick from New Jersey deposits and features a copper-covered oriel bay above its entrance.

Location: Washington, D.C.

Architectural style: Shingle style architecture

GPS coordinates: 38.91069,-77.04247

Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24

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