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Thomas T. Gaff House, NRHP contributing property and official residence at Dupont Circle, Washington, D.C., United States.

The Thomas T. Gaff House stands at 1520 20th Street Northwest, exhibiting Châteauesque architecture with symmetrical facades and intricate stone details.

Built between 1904 and 1905 by architects Bruce Price and Jules Henri de Sibour for an Ohio industrialist who served on the Panama Canal commission.

The residence has accommodated numerous dignitaries, including a United States senator, a Cabinet member, and ambassadors from Greece and Colombia.

The property contains modern amenities such as a hot-air system, a dedicated delivery trapdoor, and specialized cork insulation in the wine cellar.

A two-story Edwardian ballroom topped with a stained-glass dome serves as a venue for charity events, formal dinners, and art exhibitions.

Location: Washington, D.C.

Architects: Bruce Price, Jules Henri de Sibour

Architectural style: châteauesque

GPS coordinates: 38.91095,-77.04519

Latest update: March 5, 2025 23:16

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