Zalmon Richards House
Historic house in Washington, D.C. Added to the National Register in 1966, and a National Historic Landmark.
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What it is
The Zalmon Richards House is a historic house in Washington, D.C. A Second Empire rowhouse, it was home from 1882 until his death of Zalmon Richards (1811–1899), founder of the National Education Association. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1965. It is a private residence.
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The record
| Register name | Richards, Zalmon, House |
| Property type | Building |
| Address | 1301 Corcoran St., NW, Washington, DC |
| County | District of Columbia |
| Listed | Oct 15, 1966 |
| Listed for | Education |
| Level of significance | National |
| Reference number | 66000866 |
| Type of place | house |
| 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 | 1301 Corcoran St., NW, Washington, DC |
| Coordinates | 38.9120° N, 77.0299° 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 8 miles |
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Drawings & photographs
Measured drawings and photographs from the Library of Congress. Public domain. All 3 records ↗
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Questions people ask
When was Zalmon Richards House listed on the National Register?
Oct 15, 1966. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
Can I visit Zalmon Richards House?
No public access is recorded. A National Register listing recognizes a place; it does not open it to visitors.
Source: National Park Service
Where is Zalmon Richards House?
1301 Corcoran 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
Are there historic photographs or drawings of Zalmon Richards House?
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 Zalmon Richards House?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Are there campgrounds near Zalmon Richards House?
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 8 miles away.
Source: Campsite Atlas
Is there cell service at Zalmon Richards House?
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 66000866. 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.