Washington Heights Historic District

Washington Heights Historic District is a residential area in Adams Morgan containing 347 registered historic properties. These row houses and apartment buildings date from the late 1800s and early 1900s and line the neighborhood's grid-patterned streets.

The area began as a streetcar suburb in 1891 and grew into a mixed residential community by the middle of the 1900s. Middle-class families and immigrant populations settled here during this period, shaping the neighborhood's development.

The district reflects how diverse communities shaped Washington D.C.'s residential character, with buildings that show Colonial Revival and Craftsman influences from when it was developed. Walking through the streets, you notice how the architecture tells the story of middle-class families and immigrant groups who made this neighborhood their home.

The neighborhood is easily reached by public transportation, including bus lines and metro stations serving Adams Morgan. Plan to walk through the streets at a leisurely pace to notice the architectural details on each building.

Many buildings retain original architectural details such as decorative cornices, bay windows, and ornate brickwork dating from 1891 to 1950. These crafted elements reveal the building quality and attention to detail common during this construction period.

Location: Washington, D.C.

GPS coordinates: 38.94639,-77.03944

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:25