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Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel, Frederick Douglass Memorial Hall, Founders Library

Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel, Frederick Douglass Memorial Hall, Founders Library is a historic place in Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on January 3, 2001, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 01000070.

Washington, District of Columbia County, District of ColumbiaListed January 3, 2001NRIS #01000070★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel, Frederick Douglass Memorial Hall, Founders Library?

The Yard is one of the main quadrangles on the campus of Howard University in Northwest Washington, DC. The Yard is the principal open space at the northern end of the academic portion of the campus, flanked by nine academic buildings. It is the site of a variety of campus gatherings, most notably for its annual Homecoming festivities, known as "Yardfest". The quadrangle and three buildings, Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel, Frederick Douglass Memorial Hall, and Founders Library, are a listed National Historic Landmark, important for their role in the advancement of civil rights in education during the 20th century.

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Listing details

Name
Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel, Frederick Douglass Memorial Hall, Founders Library
City
Washington
County
District of Columbia County
State
District of Columbia
Listed on the National Register
January 3, 2001
NRIS reference number
01000070
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
38.92285, -77.02109
When was Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel, Frederick Douglass Memorial Hall, Founders Library listed on the National Register?

Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel, Frederick Douglass Memorial Hall, Founders Library was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 3, 2001.

Where is Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel, Frederick Douglass Memorial Hall, Founders Library located?

Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel, Frederick Douglass Memorial Hall, Founders Library is located in Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia at approximately 38.92285, -77.02109. See the map above.

Is Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel, Frederick Douglass Memorial Hall, Founders Library a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel, Frederick Douglass Memorial Hall, Founders Library is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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