Mary Ann Shadd Cary House
Mary Ann Shadd Cary House, Historic Civil Rights residence in Washington D.C., United States.
The three-story brick residence at 1421 W Street features Renaissance Revival architecture with corbelled cornices and decorative window hoods.
Mary Ann Shadd Cary, the first African American female journalist in North America, resided in this house from 1881 to 1885.
The residence stands as a testament to African American advancement during the post-Civil War period, when Cary obtained her law degree.
The property forms part of the Greater U Street Historic District, located between 14th Street and Florida Avenue in the Columbia Heights area.
The National Historic Landmark designation recognizes both the architectural merit and the connection to a pioneer in journalism and civil rights.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture
GPS coordinates: 38.91944,-77.03556
Latest update: March 3, 2025 19:59
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