Memorial Continental Hall
United States historic place in Washington, District of Columbia. Added to the National Register in 1972, and a National Historic Landmark.
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What it is
Memorial Continental Hall in Washington, D.C. is the national headquarters of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). It is located at 1776 D Street NW, sharing a city block with the DAR's later-built Administration Building, and Constitution Hall. Completed in 1910, it is the oldest of the three buildings. It was the site of the 1922 Washington Naval Conference, a major diplomatic event in the aftermath of World War I. The building was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1972. The national headquarters of the Children of the American Revolution is located in the building.
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The record
| Property type | Building |
| Address | 17th St., between C and D Sts., NW, Washington, DC |
| County | District of Columbia |
| Listed | Nov 28, 1972 |
| Listed for | Military |
| Level of significance | National |
| Also known as | Site of Washington Conference of 1921-22 |
| Reference number | 72001427 |
| Architect | Edward Pearce Casey |
| Type of place | building |
| Style | Georgian 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 | 17th St., between C and D Sts., NW, Washington, DC |
| Coordinates | 38.8939° N, 77.0399° 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 2 records ↗
Map
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Questions people ask
When was Memorial Continental Hall listed on the National Register?
Nov 28, 1972. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
Who designed Memorial Continental Hall?
Edward Pearce Casey, working in the Georgian architecture style.
Source: Wikidata
Can I visit Memorial Continental Hall?
Yes. Memorial Continental Hall is recorded as open to the public.
Source: Wikidata
Where is Memorial Continental Hall?
17th St., between C 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 Memorial Continental 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 Memorial Continental Hall?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Are there campgrounds near Memorial Continental 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 Memorial Continental 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 72001427. 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.