McCormick House, Neoclassical embassy residence in Embassy Row, Washington DC, United States.
The McCormick House is a neoclassical building with white stone walls, grand columns, symmetrical windows, and a striking classical entrance. Beside the main structure stands a modern chancery wing from the 1970s that complements the diplomatic operations.
A diplomat named Robert McCormick commissioned construction in 1908, and the building took decades to complete, finishing in 1931. Brazil took over the property in 1934 to serve as its embassy headquarters.
The residence functions as a hub for Brazilian diplomatic activity and regularly hosts official gatherings and cultural events. Visitors can sense the spaces work as a bridge connecting two nations.
The building sits on Massachusetts Avenue in the heart of the embassy district surrounded by other diplomatic structures. Since it functions as an active official building, visiting requires advance arrangements.
Architect John Russell Pope, one of the most sought-after designers of his era, created this building. His classical design vocabulary makes it an exemplary work of American neoclassicism.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 1928
Architects: John Russell Pope
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
GPS coordinates: 38.91869,-77.06024
Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:09
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