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Gallaudet College, President's House

Gallaudet College, President's 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 October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000856.

Washington, District of Columbia County, District of ColumbiaListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000856★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Gallaudet College, President's House?

The Gallaudet College Historic District is a National Historic Landmark District encompassing the historic early campus of Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. Gallaudet is the first school of higher education to be devoted to the education of the deaf and hard of hearing. Its campus was planned by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, and its Gothic buildings were designed by Frederick C. Withers. The main Gallaudet College building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1966 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1965. The landmarked area was increased to cover the southern part of the campus, and was renamed as a historic district in 1974.

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Listing details

Name
Gallaudet College, President's House
City
Washington
County
District of Columbia County
State
District of Columbia
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000856
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
38.90617, -76.99720
When was Gallaudet College, President's House listed on the National Register?

Gallaudet College, President's House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is Gallaudet College, President's House located?

Gallaudet College, President's House is located in Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia at approximately 38.90617, -76.99720. See the map above.

Is Gallaudet College, President's House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Gallaudet College, President's House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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