Whittemore House, Washington D.C.

Name: Whittemore House
Address: 1526 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington D.C., United States

#256 among attractions in Washington D.C.

Museum, History museum, Shingle style architecture

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Whittemore House is an historic building located at 1526 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W. in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C. The former private residence, whose previous occupants include a musician, several politicians, and a mountain explorer, now serves as a historic house museum and headquarters of the Woman's National Democratic Club. ()

Built: 1894 (130 years ago)Coordinates: 38°54'39"N, 77°2'33"W

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1526 New Hampshire Ave NWNorthwest Washington (Dupont Circle)Washington D.C. United States

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Whittemore House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kramers, The Phillips Collection, Heurich House Museum, Foundry United Methodist Church.

~370 ftW
Shopping, Bookshop
Kramers, Washington D.C.
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Washington D.C., Kramers is a cherished landmark that embodies the spirit of literary culture in the nation's capital. This iconic independent bookstore, café, and bar, which opened its doors in 1976, has long served as a haven for book lovers...
~1270 ftW
Intimate setting for modern art
The Phillips Collection, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Washington D.C., The Phillips Collection stands as a beacon of modern art in a city steeped in history. Often referred to as America's first museum of modern art, this intimate museum offers an unparalleled collection of masterworks by renowned...
~1210 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Romanesque architecture
Heurich House Museum, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • Heurich House Museum, also known as the Christian Heurich Mansion or Brewmaster's Castle, is a Gilded Age mansion in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington D.C.
~1600 ftE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Foundry United Methodist Church, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • Foundry United Methodist Church is a historic congregation of the United Methodist Church, located on 16th Street NW, Washington, D.C. and founded in 1814.
~1100 ftSW
Park
Sonny Bono Memorial Park, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • Sonny Bono Memorial Park is a park in Northwest Washington, D.C. at the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue, 20th Street, and O Street near Dupont Circle. It is named for Sonny Bono. The park was established in 1998, after Sonny Bono's death, by Bono family friend Geary Simon, a local real estate developer. He approached the D.C.
~1110 ftNW
Museum, Art gallery
Marsha Mateyka Gallery, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • Marsha Mateyka Gallery is a fine arts gallery in Washington, DC. The gallery was established in 1983 by art historian Marsha Perry Mateyka. The gallery focuses generally on national and regional contemporary artists. The gallery is located at 2012 R Street NW, Washington DC 20009.
~1480 ftW
Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture
Anderson House, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • Anderson House, also known as Larz Anderson House, is a Gilded Age mansion located at 2118 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, on Embassy Row in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
~1410 ftE
Park
Stead Park, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • Stead Park is a 1.5-acre municipal park located in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Northwest Washington, D.C. Among its facilities are Stead Recreation Center, located at 1625 P Street NW; a lighted basketball court; an athletic field with a 60-foot baseball diamond; and a playground.
~700 ftN
Museum, History museum, Military museum
National Museum of American Jewish Military History, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • The National Museum of American Jewish Military History was founded September 2, 1958, in Washington, D.C. to document and preserve "the contributions of Jewish Americans to the peace and freedom of the United States.. the public concerning the courage, heroism and sacrifices...
~400 ftE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Thomas' Parish, Washington D.C.
2 min walk • St. Thomas' Parish is an Episcopal church in Washington, D.C. It is part of the Diocese of Washington.
~940 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture
L. Ron Hubbard House, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • The L. Ron Hubbard House, also known as the Original Founding Church of Scientology, is a writer's house museum and former Scientology church located at 1812 19th Street NW in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C. United States. Public tours are given on a regular basis.

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Which popular attractions are close to Whittemore House?

Nearby attractions include Patterson Mansion, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), St. Thomas' Parish, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Civil War Monuments in Washington, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), Dupont Circle, Washington D.C. (3 min walk).

How to get to Whittemore House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Whittemore House:

Metro

Dupont Circle • Lines: Rd (3 min walk)
Farragut North • Lines: Rd (14 min walk)

Bus

MTA Bus Stop • Lines: 305, 315 (16 min walk)
19th St & F St Northwest (25 min walk)