National Register of Historic Places

American National Red Cross

American National Red Cross is a historic place in Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000853.

Washington, District of Columbia County, District of ColumbiaListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000853★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is American National Red Cross?

The American Red Cross National Headquarters is located at 430 17th Street NW in Washington, D.C. Built between 1915 and 1917, it serves both as a memorial to women who served in the American Civil War and as the headquarters building for the American Red Cross. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1965.

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Listing details

Name
American National Red Cross
City
Washington
County
District of Columbia County
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000853
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
38.89479, -77.04026
When was American National Red Cross listed on the National Register?

American National Red Cross was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is American National Red Cross located?

American National Red Cross is located in Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia at approximately 38.89479, -77.04026. See the map above.

Is American National Red Cross a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. American National Red Cross is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.