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City Hall

City Hall 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 66000857.

Washington, District of Columbia County, District of ColumbiaListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000857★ National Historic Landmark
Photograph of City Hall
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About this place

What is City Hall?

District of Columbia City Hall, also known as Old City Hall and the District of Columbia Courthouse, is a historic building at Judiciary Square in downtown Washington, D.C. facing Indiana Avenue. Originally built for the offices of the government of the District of Columbia, the District's courthouse was subsequently used as a Federal courthouse, and was the scene of several notable criminal trials including those of three accused presidential assassins. The building was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1960. It now houses the District of Columbia Court of Appeals.

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The record

Listing details

Name
City Hall
City
Washington
County
District of Columbia County
State
District of Columbia
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000857
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
38.89539, -77.01748
When was City Hall listed on the National Register?

City Hall was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is City Hall located?

City Hall is located in Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia at approximately 38.89539, -77.01748. See the map above.

Is City Hall a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. City Hall is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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