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Underwood, Oscar W., House

Underwood, Oscar W., 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 December 8, 1976, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 76002132.

Washington, District of Columbia County, District of ColumbiaListed December 8, 1976NRIS #76002132★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Underwood, Oscar W., House?

The Oscar W. Underwood House is a historic house located in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood Northwest, Washington, D.C. It is nationally significant for its association with Major Archibald Butt, and painter Francis Davis Millet – both of whom died in the Titanic disaster on April 15, 1912 – and also Alabama politician Oscar Underwood (1862–1929) who lived there 1914–1925. It was the first long-term home of the Washington College of Law, the nation's first law school founded and run by women. The property was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1976. The building presently houses a legal aid clinic operated by George Washington University.

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Listing details

Name
Underwood, Oscar W., House
City
Washington
County
District of Columbia County
State
District of Columbia
Listed on the National Register
December 8, 1976
NRIS reference number
76002132
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
38.89813, -77.04508
When was Underwood, Oscar W., House listed on the National Register?

Underwood, Oscar W., House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 8, 1976.

Where is Underwood, Oscar W., House located?

Underwood, Oscar W., House is located in Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia at approximately 38.89813, -77.04508. See the map above.

Is Underwood, Oscar W., House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Underwood, Oscar W., House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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