Gladstone and Hawarden Apartment Buildings

The Gladstone and Hawarden are two four-story apartment buildings with distinctive polygonal bays on their facades. Their names appear carved in friezes above the main entrances, marking the street corner.

These twin buildings were constructed between 1900 and 1901 as among the first middle-class apartment complexes in Washington. Architect George S. Cooper designed them during a period when the city was expanding its housing stock.

The Hawarden's conversion into a cooperative for Black residents in 1949 reflected the shifting demographics of post-war Washington. This change shows how the neighborhood and its residents evolved during the 20th century.

The buildings sit in the Logan Circle neighborhood and are easy to spot from the street. Visitors can view the architecture and details from the sidewalk, as these remain active residential buildings.

The buildings were named after British Prime Minister William Gladstone and his Welsh estate, Hawarden Castle. This choice reflects the cultural ties of the wealthy owners to European traditions.

Location: Washington, D.C.

Inception: 1900

GPS coordinates: 38.91278,-77.03306

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:11