Georgetown Car Barn, Office building and tram depot in Georgetown, United States
The Georgetown Car Barn is a four-story brick building in Washington, D.C., originally designed as a streetcar terminal with large arched doorways. Its sturdy construction and tall windows reflect the Romanesque Revival style common in late-19th-century industrial buildings.
Construction started in 1895 following Congressional approval for the Washington and Georgetown Railroad to build a passenger station at this location. The building served as a working streetcar depot until changing transportation needs eventually led to its disuse.
The building's high arches and open interior spaces still echo its days as a streetcar terminal, making its past use immediately visible to anyone walking through. This physical reminder keeps the memory of public transportation alive in the neighborhood's daily life.
The building now operates as part of Georgetown University's campus and is accessible during regular university hours. The location on M Street offers good sidewalk access and easy pedestrian connections to other neighborhood sites.
The construction of the building created the stone steps that connect M Street to Prospect Street, a feature now integral to how visitors navigate the neighborhood. These stairs remain a byproduct of the depot's creation, revealing how industrial projects shaped the area's layout.
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