Colonial Village, Historic residential district in Northwest Washington, United States
Colonial Village is a residential district in Northwest Washington containing approximately 80 houses designed in colonial architectural style. The buildings feature brick facades, gabled roofs, substantial chimneys, and traditional window patterns typical of early American construction.
The neighborhood was developed in 1931 on land that previously held plantations, bringing together reproductions of early American buildings. Some residences were modeled after notable colonial structures such as the Moore House from Yorktown.
The district reflects early American periods through its buildings, making history tangible in the everyday landscape. The structures tell stories of how people lived during that era through their physical details.
The area borders Rock Creek Park and is accessible via Portal Drive and 16th Street, offering access to green spaces and main transportation corridors. Its compact layout makes walking through the neighborhood straightforward and allows easy movement to other parts of the city.
Many houses here are deliberate reproductions of specific early American buildings, creating an architectural collection that spans different periods and styles. This approach lets visitors see how various building types actually looked and were constructed during early American times.
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