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Gompers, Samuel, House

Gompers, Samuel, 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 September 23, 1974, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 74002161.

Washington, District of Columbia County, District of ColumbiaListed September 23, 1974NRIS #74002161★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Gompers, Samuel, House?

The Samuel Gompers House is a historic house at 2122 1st Street NW, in the Bloomingdale neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Built around the turn of the 20th century, it was from 1902 until 1917 home to Samuel Gompers (1850–1924), who was founder and president of the American Federation of Labor from 1886 until his death. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1974.

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Listing details

Name
Gompers, Samuel, House
City
Washington
County
District of Columbia County
State
District of Columbia
Listed on the National Register
September 23, 1974
NRIS reference number
74002161
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
38.91883, -77.01234
When was Gompers, Samuel, House listed on the National Register?

Gompers, Samuel, House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 23, 1974.

Where is Gompers, Samuel, House located?

Gompers, Samuel, House is located in Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia at approximately 38.91883, -77.01234. See the map above.

Is Gompers, Samuel, House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Gompers, Samuel, House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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