Healy Hall, Washington D.C.

Name: Healy Hall
Address: Washington D.C., United States

#543 among attractions in Washington D.C.

Tower, Romanesque architecture

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Healy Hall is a National Historic Landmark and the flagship building of the main campus of Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. Constructed between 1877 and 1879, the hall was designed by Paul J. Pelz and John L. Smithmeyer, prominent architects who also built the Library of Congress. The structure was named after Patrick Francis Healy, who was the President of Georgetown University at the time. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1877 (147 years ago)Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 38°54'26"N, 77°4'23"W

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Northwest Washington (Georgetown)Washington D.C. United States

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Day trips

Healy Hall – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Georgetown Park, Jesuit Community Cemetery, Key Bridge, Statue of John Carroll.

0.6 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Georgetown Park, Arlington
15 min walk • Georgetown Park is a mixed use shopping mall and condominium complex in the Georgetown historic district of Washington, D.C. The Shops at Georgetown Park are located at 3222 M Street, NW.
~440 ftNW
Cemetery
Jesuit Community Cemetery, Washington D.C.
3 min walk • The Jesuit Community Cemetery on the campus of Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. is the final resting place for Jesuits who were affiliated with the university. It was first established in 1808 and was moved to its present location in 1854.
0.4 miSE
Bridge
Key Bridge, Washington D.C.
10 min walk • The Francis Scott Key Bridge, more commonly known as the Key Bridge, is a six-lane reinforced concrete arch bridge conveying U.S.
~250 ftNE
Monuments and statues
Statue of John Carroll, Washington D.C.
2 min walk • Bishop John Carroll is a statue by the sculptor Jerome Connor commemorating Archbishop John Carroll, the founder of Georgetown University and the first Catholic bishop in the United States.
~690 ftSE
Church
Dahlgren Chapel of the Sacred Heart, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • Dahlgren Chapel of the Sacred Heart, often shortened to Dahlgren Chapel, is a Roman Catholic chapel located in Dahlgren Quadrangle on the main campus of Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. Built in 1893, it is located in the historic center of the campus.
0.6 miE
Dancing, Nightlife
Blues Alley, Arlington
16 min walk • Blues Alley, founded in 1965, is a jazz nightclub in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
~1010 ftSE
View point
Exorcist Steps, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • The Exorcist steps, which used to be called the "Hitchcock steps," are concrete stairs, continuing 36th Street, descending from the corner of Prospect St and 36th St NW, down to a small parking lot, set back from the intersection of M Street NW, Canal Rd NW, and Whitehurst Freeway NW in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
~850 ftE
Church, Universities and schools
Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • Holy Trinity Catholic Church is a Catholic church run by the Jesuit order that is located in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. in the United States.
0.6 miNE
Library, Colonial revival architecture
Georgetown Neighborhood Library, Washington D.C.
15 min walk • The Georgetown Neighborhood Library is a branch of the District of Columbia Public Library located in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Established by an Act of Congress in 1934, the library houses the collection of its predecessor Peabody Library, which was founded in 1872 by a donation of George Peabody.
0.4 miNE
Cemetery, Playground, Park
Volta Park, Washington D.C.
10 min walk • The Presbyterian Burying Ground, also known as the Old Presbyterian Burying Ground, was a historic cemetery which existed between 1802 and 1909 in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. in the United States. It was one of the most prominent cemeteries in the city until the 1860s.
0.5 miNE
Museum, Art gallery
Addison/Ripley Fine Art, Washington D.C.
14 min walk • Addison/Ripley Fine Art in an art gallery in Washington, D.C. The gallery was established in 1981 and in addition to being an independent, commercial fine arts gallery, it also serves as an art consultant and curator to the Warner Building, Washington, D.C. and as art consultants to several Washington, D.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Healy Hall?

Nearby attractions include Gaston Hall, Washington D.C. (1 min walk), Statue of John Carroll, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Lauinger Library, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Jesuit Community Cemetery, Washington D.C. (3 min walk).

How to get to Healy Hall by public transport?

The nearest stations to Healy Hall:

Bus

Lee Hwy at N Nash St • Lines: 55 (15 min walk)

Metro

Rosslyn • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (20 min walk)
Court House • Lines: Or, Sv (34 min walk)