Constitution Hall
Concert hall in Washington, D.C. Added to the National Register in 1985, and a National Historic Landmark.
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What it is
DAR Constitution Hall is a concert hall located at 1776 D Street NW, near the White House in Washington, D.C. It was built in 1929 by the Daughters of the American Revolution to house its annual convention when membership delegations outgrew Memorial Continental Hall. The two buildings were later connected by a third structure, which houses DAR Museum, administrative offices, and genealogical library. DAR Constitution Hall is still owned and operated by the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1985. It has been a major cultural center of the city since its construction, and houses its largest auditorium.
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The record
| Property type | Building |
| Address | 311 Eighteenth St., NW., Washington, DC |
| County | District of Columbia |
| Listed | Sep 16, 1985 |
| Listed for | Art, Entertainment and recreation, Politics and government, Architecture, Social history |
| Level of significance | National |
| Reference number | 85002724 |
| Architect | John Russell Pope |
| Type of place | concert hall |
| Style | Neoclassical architecture |
| Designations | National Historic Landmark |
| Contributing resources | 1 building |
| Standing | Yes |
The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗
Visiting
| Address | 311 Eighteenth St., NW., Washington, DC |
| Website | dar.org/constitution-hall ↗ |
| Coordinates | 38.8939° N, 77.0411° W · Directions ↗ |
| Also in Washington | 675 listed places in Washington → · walking tours → |
| Nearest national park unit | Constitution Gardens · 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 ↗
Map
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Questions people ask
When was Constitution Hall listed on the National Register?
Sep 16, 1985. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
Who designed Constitution Hall?
John Russell Pope, working in the Neoclassical architecture style.
Source: Wikidata
Can I visit Constitution Hall?
Yes. Constitution Hall is recorded as open to the public, and hours are on the official website.
Source: Official website
Where is Constitution Hall?
311 Eighteenth St., NW., Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia. The nearest national park unit is Constitution Gardens, under a mile away.
Source: Constitution Gardens
Are there historic photographs or drawings of Constitution Hall?
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 Constitution Hall?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Are there campgrounds near Constitution Hall?
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 Constitution Hall?
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 85002724. 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.