Healy Building, Georgetown University
United States historic place in Washington, District of Columbia. Built 1877 by John L. Smithmeyer. Added to the National Register in 1971, and a National Historic Landmark.
What it is
Healy Hall is a National Historic Landmark and the flagship building of the main campus of Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., United States. Constructed between 1877 and 1879, the hall was designed by Paul J. Pelz and John L. Smithmeyer, both of whom also designed the Thomas Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress. The structure is named after Patrick Francis Healy, who was the President of Georgetown University at the time.
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The record
| Property type | Building |
| Address | Georgetown University campus, junction of O and Thirty-seventh Sts., Washington, DC |
| County | District of Columbia |
| Listed | May 27, 1971 |
| Listed for | Education, Architecture |
| Level of significance | National |
| Reference number | 71001003 |
| Built | 1877 · more from the 1870s |
| Architect | John L. Smithmeyer, Paul J. Pelz |
| Type of place | tower block, academic building |
| Style | Gothic Revival |
| Designations | National Historic Landmark, District of Columbia Inventory of Historic Sites, National Historic Landmark District contributing property |
| 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 | Georgetown University campus, junction of O and Thirty-seventh Sts., Washington, DC |
| Coordinates | 38.9074° N, 77.0727° W · Directions ↗ |
| Also in Washington | 675 listed places in Washington → · walking tours → |
| Nearest national park unit | Theodore Roosevelt Island · 1 mile · on Park Atlas |
| Federal campgrounds nearby | Rock Creek Park Group Picnic Areas (Dc) 4 miles · Fort Dupont Park Picnic Areas 6 miles · Carderock Recreation Area Pavilion 8 miles |
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Questions people ask
When was Healy Building, Georgetown University listed on the National Register?
May 27, 1971. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
When was Healy Building, Georgetown University built?
1877, designed by John L. Smithmeyer and Paul J. Pelz, in the Gothic Revival style.
Source: Wikidata
Can I visit Healy Building, Georgetown University?
Yes. Healy Building, Georgetown University is recorded as open to the public.
Source: Wikidata
Where is Healy Building, Georgetown University?
Georgetown University campus, junction of O and Thirty-seventh Sts., Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia. The nearest national park unit is Theodore Roosevelt Island, 1 mile away.
Source: Theodore Roosevelt Island
Where is the nomination form for Healy Building, Georgetown University?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Are there campgrounds near Healy Building, Georgetown University?
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 6 miles away, and Carderock Recreation Area Pavilion is 8 miles away.
Source: Campsite Atlas
Is there cell service at Healy Building, Georgetown University?
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 71001003. 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.