Washington Heights Historic District
Washington Heights Historic District, Historic district in Adams Morgan, United States.
The Washington Heights Historic District contains 347 properties featuring late 19th-century row houses and early 20th-century apartment blocks along grid pattern streets.
The neighborhood transformed from a streetcar suburb in 1891 to a residential area where middle-class families, immigrants, and diverse communities settled through the 1950s.
The district represents the evolution of Washington DC's residential architecture, with structures incorporating Colonial Revival and Craftsman design elements.
The historic district remains accessible through public transportation, with several bus lines and metro stations serving the Adams Morgan neighborhood.
Many buildings within the district showcase original architectural details from 1891 to 1950, including decorative cornices, bay windows, and detailed brickwork.
Location: Washington, D.C.
GPS coordinates: 38.94639,-77.03944
Latest update: March 9, 2025 13:13
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