Larz Anderson House, Beaux-Arts mansion in Dupont Circle, Washington, D.C.
Larz Anderson House is a Beaux-Arts mansion in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C. The building presents a northern entrance with an inner courtyard, while the southern side displays elements drawn from 18th-century English architecture.
Construction began in 1902 and continued until 1905, creating a winter residence for diplomat Larz Anderson and his family. The residence quickly became a meeting place for visiting heads of state and high-ranking officials from around the world.
The collections reflect journeys through Europe and Asia, filling the rooms with paintings, furniture and decorative objects chosen by the couple. These pieces show how a wealthy family at the turn of the 20th century shaped their private world and entertained guests from across the globe.
The rooms accommodate different types of gatherings, from smaller meetings to larger receptions. Visitors should allow time to explore the halls and galleries at a comfortable pace to appreciate the collections on display.
The building houses a research library focused on military history of the 17th and 18th centuries. The collection includes rare documents on naval warfare and battle strategies of that period, available to scholars and researchers.
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