Blagden Alley-Naylor Court Historic District
Blagden Alley-Naylor Court Historic District, Historic district in Shaw, Washington, D.C.
The Blagden Alley-Naylor Court Historic District encompasses two internal alleyways bounded by 9th, 10th, M, and O Streets in the Shaw neighborhood.
The district features 156 contributing buildings from 1833 to 1941, including three houses from the 1830s and the residence of Senator Blanche Bruce.
The district walls display numerous murals and mosaics as part of the D.C. Alley Museum, established in 2015 to showcase local artistic expressions.
The area houses multiple restaurants, including The Dabney and SUNdeVICH, along with La Colombe Coffee Roasters and various commercial establishments.
The neighborhood structure presents a dual layout with grand rowhouses facing main streets while former working-class dwellings line the internal alleys.
Location: Washington, D.C.
GPS coordinates: 38.90632,-77.02483
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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