Brooks Mansion, Greek Revival plantation house
Brooks Mansion is a large house built around 1840 in Washington, D.C. with Greek Revival architectural features including tall columns and a symmetrical design typical of that style.
Jehiel Brooks, a war veteran from Vermont, married Ann Queen and acquired land that had been in her family since 1687. The mansion later served various religious communities and public institutions, playing a key role in the neighborhood's development.
The name Brookland comes from Jehiel Brooks, who shaped the area in the early 1800s. The property still reflects his approach to landscaping, showing how wealthy families designed their estates with greenhouses and fruit trees.
The site is located next to a metro station, making it easily accessible by public transportation. Since it is now used as a broadcast facility, check ahead about access and opening hours before visiting.
The property was once used by the Benedictine Sisters, who moved out in 1905 and founded a school for girls. This is one of few surviving examples showing how religious communities transformed private residences into educational facilities.
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