National Register of Historic Places

Memorial Continental Hall

Memorial Continental 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 November 28, 1972, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 72001427.

Washington, District of Columbia County, District of ColumbiaListed November 28, 1972NRIS #72001427★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Memorial Continental Hall?

Memorial Continental Hall in Washington, D.C. is the national headquarters of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). It is located at 1776 D Street NW, sharing a city block with the DAR's later-built Administration Building, and Constitution Hall. Completed in 1910, it is the oldest of the three buildings. It was the site of the 1922 Washington Naval Conference, a major diplomatic event in the aftermath of World War I. The building was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1972. The national headquarters of the Children of the American Revolution is located in the building.

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Listing details

Name
Memorial Continental Hall
City
Washington
County
District of Columbia County
Listed on the National Register
November 28, 1972
NRIS reference number
72001427
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
38.89393, -77.03991
When was Memorial Continental Hall listed on the National Register?

Memorial Continental Hall was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 28, 1972.

Where is Memorial Continental Hall located?

Memorial Continental Hall is located in Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia at approximately 38.89393, -77.03991. See the map above.

Is Memorial Continental Hall a National Historic Landmark?

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