National Register of Historic Places

Woodward, Robert Simpson, House

Woodward, Robert Simpson, 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 January 7, 1976, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 76002136.

Washington, District of Columbia County, District of ColumbiaListed January 7, 1976NRIS #76002136★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Woodward, Robert Simpson, House?

The Robert Simpson Woodward House is a former residence located at 1513 16th Street, NW in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C. From 1904 until 1914, it was a home of geologist Robert Simpson Woodward (1849–1924), the first president of the Carnegie Institution and a highly regarded scientist and science administrator. The building currently serves as the Capital Research Center headquarters. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1976 and designated a contributing property to the Sixteenth Street Historic District in 1978.

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Listing details

Name
Woodward, Robert Simpson, House
City
Washington
County
District of Columbia County
Listed on the National Register
January 7, 1976
NRIS reference number
76002136
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
38.91016, -77.03611
When was Woodward, Robert Simpson, House listed on the National Register?

Woodward, Robert Simpson, House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 7, 1976.

Where is Woodward, Robert Simpson, House located?

Woodward, Robert Simpson, House is located in Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia at approximately 38.91016, -77.03611. See the map above.

Is Woodward, Robert Simpson, House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Woodward, Robert Simpson, House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.