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Bruce, Blanche K., House

Bruce, Blanche K., House is a historic place in Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on May 15, 1975, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 75002046.

Washington, District of Columbia County, District of ColumbiaListed May 15, 1975NRIS #75002046★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Bruce, Blanche K., House?

The Blanche K. Bruce House is a historic house at 909 M Street NW in Washington, D.C. Built in 1865, it was a home of slave-born Blanche K. Bruce, who was the first African-American to serve a full term in the U.S. Senate, and his wife Josephine. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1975. It was successfully nominated to the National Register of Historic Places by the Afro-American Bicentennial Corporation on May 15, 1975.

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Listing details

Name
Bruce, Blanche K., House
City
Washington
County
District of Columbia County
State
District of Columbia
Listed on the National Register
May 15, 1975
NRIS reference number
75002046
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
38.90584, -77.02444
When was Bruce, Blanche K., House listed on the National Register?

Bruce, Blanche K., House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 15, 1975.

Where is Bruce, Blanche K., House located?

Bruce, Blanche K., House is located in Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia at approximately 38.90584, -77.02444. See the map above.

Is Bruce, Blanche K., House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Bruce, Blanche K., House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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