American Peace Society
Building in Washington, D.C. Added to the National Register in 1974, and a National Historic Landmark.
What it is
The American Peace Society House, also known as the Glover House, is a historic house at 734 Jackson Place NW, facing Lafayette Square in the heart of Washington, D.C. Built in 1878 for banker and philanthropist Charles Carroll Glover, it is most notable as the national headquarters of the American Peace Society from 1911 to 1948. The Peace Society was one of the first overtly pacifist organizations in the nation, with a history dating to 1815. The house was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1974.
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The record
| Property type | Building |
| Address | 734 Jackson Pl., NW., Washington, DC |
| County | District of Columbia |
| Listed | Sep 13, 1974 |
| Listed for | Social history |
| Level of significance | National |
| Also known as | See Also:Lafayette Square Historic District |
| Reference number | 74002155 |
| Type of place | historic house, office building |
| Style | Renaissance Revival architecture |
| Designations | National Historic Landmark |
| Standing | Yes |
The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗
Visiting
| Address | 734 Jackson Pl., NW., Washington, DC |
| Coordinates | 38.8997° N, 77.0382° 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 | Rock Creek Park Group Picnic Areas (Dc) 4 miles · Fort Dupont Park Picnic Areas 4 miles · Greenbelt Park Ranger Station 9 miles |
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Questions people ask
When was American Peace Society listed on the National Register?
Sep 13, 1974. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
Where is American Peace Society?
734 Jackson Pl., 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.
Where is the nomination form for American Peace Society?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Are there campgrounds near American Peace Society?
Three federal campgrounds are within reach. The closest is Rock Creek Park Group Picnic Areas (Dc), 4 miles away. Fort Dupont Park Picnic Areas is 4 miles away, and Greenbelt Park Ranger Station is 9 miles away.
Source: Campsite Atlas
Is there cell service at American Peace Society?
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 74002155. 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.