General Federation of Women's Clubs Headquarters
Historic house in Washington, D.C. Added to the National Register in 1991, and a National Historic Landmark.
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What it is
The General Federation of Women's Clubs Headquarters, also known as the Miles Mansion, is located in Washington, D.C. Built as a private residence in 1875, it has served as the headquarters of GFWC since 1922. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1991 for its association with the federation. According to National Women's History Museum, Women's Clubs played an important role in improving education, health social conditions during progressive Era which serves as an umbrella organization for women's clubs, dating to the mid-19th century. Tours of the headquarters, available by appointment, provide information about the activities of the GFWC and several historic rooms, including the 1734 entryway, the Julia Ward Howe Drawing Room, the dining room, music room and the GFWC International President's office. The headquarters also features changing exhibits of art, photographs and artifacts from its collections.
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The record
| Property type | Building |
| Address | 1734 N St., NW., Washington, DC |
| County | District of Columbia |
| Listed | Dec 4, 1991 |
| Listed for | Social history, Conservation, Education, Health and medicine |
| Level of significance | National |
| Also known as | Miles Mansion |
| Reference number | 91002057 |
| Type of place | house |
| Style | Renaissance Revival 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 | 1734 N St., NW., Washington, DC |
| Coordinates | 38.9071° N, 77.0399° W · Directions ↗ |
| Also in Washington | 675 listed places in Washington → · walking tours → |
| Nearest national park unit | Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site · under a mile · on Park Atlas |
| Federal campgrounds nearby | Rock Creek Park Group Picnic Areas (Dc) 4 miles · Fort Dupont Park Picnic Areas 5 miles · Greenbelt Park Ranger Station 9 miles |
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Questions people ask
When was General Federation of Women's Clubs Headquarters listed on the National Register?
Dec 4, 1991. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
Can I visit General Federation of Women's Clubs Headquarters?
Yes. General Federation of Women's Clubs Headquarters is recorded as open to the public.
Source: Wikidata
Where is General Federation of Women's Clubs Headquarters?
1734 N St., NW., Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia. The nearest national park unit is Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site, under a mile away.
Source: Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site
Where is the nomination form for General Federation of Women's Clubs Headquarters?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Are there campgrounds near General Federation of Women's Clubs Headquarters?
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 5 miles away, and Greenbelt Park Ranger Station is 9 miles away.
Source: Campsite Atlas
Is there cell service at General Federation of Women's Clubs Headquarters?
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 91002057. 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.