Hiram W. Johnson House, Historic house on Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C.
The Hiram W. Johnson House is a brick residence with white painted exterior standing on Capitol Hill near the Supreme Court. Its five-bay facade displays a mansard roof and wrought iron railings, characteristic features of early 19th-century architecture in this neighborhood.
The house was built in 1822 as a Federal-style residence during the early years of the nation's capital development. It later became known for housing Hiram Johnson, a Progressive Party leader who ran as Theodore Roosevelt's vice presidential candidate in 1912.
The building reflects the architectural evolution from Federal to Second Empire style, with decorative elements including swag-adorned headers and segmental-arch pediments.
The house sits between the Supreme Court and Hart Senate Office Building, making it easy to reach on foot when exploring Capitol Hill. Nearby transit stops provide convenient access from other parts of Washington, D.C.
Before Johnson lived here, the house was home to General Mountjoy Bayly, who served as the second Sergeant at Arms of the Senate and fought in the Revolutionary War. This connection to early American military leadership adds another layer to the building's past.
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