American National Red Cross
Building in Washington, D.C. Built 1915. Added to the National Register in 1966, and a National Historic Landmark.
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What it is
The American Red Cross National Headquarters is located at 430 17th Street NW in Washington, D.C. Built between 1915 and 1917, it serves both as a memorial to women who served in the American Civil War and as the headquarters building for the American Red Cross. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1965.
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The record
| Property type | Building |
| Address | 17th and D Sts., NW, Washington, DC |
| County | District of Columbia |
| Listed | Oct 15, 1966 |
| Listed for | Social history |
| Level of significance | National |
| Also known as | American Red Cross National Headquarters |
| Reference number | 66000853 |
| Built | 1915 · more from the 1910s |
| Type of place | office building |
| Style | Neoclassical architecture |
| Designations | National Historic Landmark |
| Contributing resources | 1 building |
The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗
Visiting
| Address | 17th and D Sts., NW, Washington, DC |
| Coordinates | 38.8948° N, 77.0403° W · Directions ↗ |
| Also in Washington | 675 listed places in Washington → · walking tours → |
| Nearest national park unit | The White House and President's Park · under a mile · on Park Atlas |
| Federal campgrounds nearby | Fort Dupont Park Picnic Areas 4 miles · Rock Creek Park Group Picnic Areas (Dc) 5 miles · Greenbelt Park Ranger Station 10 miles |
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Drawings & photographs
Measured drawings and photographs from the Library of Congress. Public domain. All 1 record ↗
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Questions people ask
When was American National Red Cross listed on the National Register?
Oct 15, 1966. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
When was American National Red Cross built?
1915, in the Neoclassical architecture style.
Source: Wikidata
Can I visit American National Red Cross?
Yes. American National Red Cross is recorded as open to the public.
Source: Wikidata
Where is American National Red Cross?
17th and D Sts., NW, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia. The nearest national park unit is The White House and President's Park, under a mile away.
Are there historic photographs or drawings of American National Red Cross?
Yes. The Historic American Buildings Survey at the Library of Congress has drawings or photographs of it.
Source: Library of Congress
Where is the nomination form for American National Red Cross?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Are there campgrounds near American National Red Cross?
Three federal campgrounds are within reach. The closest is Fort Dupont Park Picnic Areas, 4 miles away. Rock Creek Park Group Picnic Areas (Dc) is 5 miles away, and Greenbelt Park Ranger Station is 10 miles away.
Source: Campsite Atlas
Is there cell service at American National Red Cross?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the listed point. Coverage indoors and behind old masonry is another matter.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
Sources
Location, type and contributing counts come from the National Park Service's National Register spatial data. Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet where it carries the listing. Construction date, architect, style, photograph and encyclopedia link come from Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons, matched on reference number 66000853. Nothing here is transcribed by hand. The nomination form and photographs ↗ at NPGallery are the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service, and the form is often the best description of the place. The description under "What it is" is the opening of the Wikipedia article, CC BY-SA. Drawings and photographs are Historic American Buildings Survey records at the Library of Congress, public domain.