Holt House, Federal-style historic house in Washington, D.C., United States.
The Holt House stands as a prime example of early Neoclassical architecture with symmetrical design and refined proportions near Rock Creek.
Constructed in 1827, the property changed ownership multiple times, including Benjamin Stoddert, the first Secretary of the Navy, who acquired the land in 1793.
The building represents the architectural preferences of early 19th-century Washington elite and their influence on residential design in the capital city.
The structure sits within the grounds of the National Zoo at coordinates 38.925278 latitude and -77.047222 longitude in Washington's Northwest quadrant.
The Smithsonian Institution has maintained this property since 1889, making it the oldest building under their care in the United States.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 1827
GPS coordinates: 38.92528,-77.04722
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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