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Perkins, Frances, House

Perkins, Frances, 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 July 17, 1991, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 91002048.

Washington, District of Columbia County, District of ColumbiaListed July 17, 1991NRIS #91002048★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Perkins, Frances, House?

The Frances Perkins House is a historic house at 2326 California Street NW in Washington, D.C. Built in 1914, it was from 1937 to 1940 the home of Frances Perkins (1880-1965), the first woman to serve in the United States Cabinet. Perkins was the Secretary of Labor under president Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and was a major force in advancing his New Deal agenda. This house was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1991.

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Listing details

Name
Perkins, Frances, House
City
Washington
County
District of Columbia County
State
District of Columbia
Listed on the National Register
July 17, 1991
NRIS reference number
91002048
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
38.91537, -77.05153
When was Perkins, Frances, House listed on the National Register?

Perkins, Frances, House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 17, 1991.

Where is Perkins, Frances, House located?

Perkins, Frances, House is located in Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia at approximately 38.91537, -77.05153. See the map above.

Is Perkins, Frances, House a National Historic Landmark?

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

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