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Franklin School

Franklin School is a historic place in Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on April 11, 1973, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 73002085.

Washington, District of Columbia County, District of ColumbiaListed April 11, 1973NRIS #73002085★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Franklin School?

The Franklin School is a building designed by Adolf Cluss in the German round-arch style, located on Franklin Square at 13th and K Streets in Washington, D.C. It was constructed in 1869 and initially served as a flagship school building. It later took on various other educational roles, and became a homeless shelter in the 2000s. In 2020, it became the location of the Planet Word museum after its interior was largely gutted.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Franklin School
City
Washington
County
District of Columbia County
State
District of Columbia
Listed on the National Register
April 11, 1973
NRIS reference number
73002085
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
38.90211, -77.02931
When was Franklin School listed on the National Register?

Franklin School was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 11, 1973.

Where is Franklin School located?

Franklin School is located in Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia at approximately 38.90211, -77.02931. See the map above.

Is Franklin School a National Historic Landmark?

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

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