Shaw, Washington D.C.

Name: Shaw
Address: 1701 11th St NW, Washington D.C., United States

#351 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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The Shaw Neighborhood Library or Watha T. Daniel Library is a building of award-winning design and one of the recently renovated libraries in the District of Columbia Public Library's system. Originally constructed in 1975 as a two-story structure in the Shaw neighborhood, the building was extensively renovated and reopened as a three-story structure in August 2010. With its distinctive translucent facade, glass enclosure, and light flooded interior, it has been hailed as a model for future libraries. ()

Opened: 2010 (14 years ago)Elevation: 85 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 38°54'42"N, 77°1'35"W

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1701 11th St NWNorthwest Washington (Logan Circle - Shaw)Washington D.C. United States

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Shaw – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Black Cat, U Street Music Hall, Bohemian Caverns, Halo.

~1820 ftNW
Dancing, Nightlife
Black Cat, Washington D.C.
9 min walk • In the heart of the nation's capital, Black Cat stands as a cultural hub for music lovers and night owls in Washington D.C. Opened in 1993, this iconic nightclub has been a steadfast venue for live music, hosting a diverse array of performances that span across genres...
0.4 miN
Dancing, Nightlife
U Street Music Hall, Washington D.C.
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the nation's capital, U Street Music Hall stands as a beacon for live music and nightlife enthusiasts in Washington D.C. Established in 2010, this subterranean music venue has quickly become a hallowed ground for both emerging and established...
0.4 miN
Dancing, Nightlife
Bohemian Caverns, Washington D.C.
10 min walk • Bohemian Caverns, once a pulsing heart of jazz in the nation's capital, is a historic jazz club that was located in Washington D.C., United States. Nestled in the U Street corridor, the club was an emblem of the rich cultural tapestry and the vibrant African American...
0.4 miW
Art Deco architecture, Nightlife, Dancing
Halo, Washington D.C.
11 min walk • Halo was a high end gay bar located at 1435 P Street, NW in the Logan Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C. United States. Founded in 2004 by Ed Bailey and John Guggenmos, Halo first gained attention by being one of the few smoke-free LGBT bars in Washington, D.C. before the citywide smoking ban was enacted in January 2007.
~1160 ftSW
Monuments and statues, Entertainment
Equestrian statue of John A. Logan, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • Major General John A. Logan, also known as the General John A. Logan Monument and Logan Circle Monument, is an equestrian statue in Washington, D.C. that honors politician and Civil War general John A. Logan.
~1070 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Victorian architecture
Old Korean Legation Museum, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • The Old Korean Legation Museum is a historic house museum located at 15 Logan Circle NW in the Logan Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
~1790 ftN
Memorial, History museum, Museum
African American Civil War Memorial, Washington D.C.
9 min walk • The African American Civil War Memorial Museum, in the U Street district of Washington, D.C. recognizes the contributions of the 209,145 members of the United States Colored Troops.
0.4 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows
Lincoln Theatre, Washington D.C.
11 min walk • Lincoln Theatre is a theater in Washington, D.C. located at 1215 U Street, next to Ben's Chili Bowl. The theater, located on "Washington's Black Broadway", served the city's African American community when segregation kept them out of other venues.
0.4 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Howard Theatre, Washington D.C.
10 min walk • The Howard Theatre is a historic theater, located at 620 T Street, Northwest, Washington, D.C. Opened in 1910, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.
~1650 ftSW
Museum, Historical place, National park
Mary McLeod Bethune Council House, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • The Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site preserves the house of Mary McLeod Bethune, located in Northwest Washington, D.C. at 1318 Vermont Avenue NW.
~1230 ftSE
Shopping, Gothic Revival architecture, Market
O Street Market, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • O Street Market, also known as Northern Market, is a historic structure located at 1400 7th Street NW in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

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Which popular attractions are close to Shaw?

Nearby attractions include Blagden Alley-Naylor Court Historic District, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Phyllis Wheatley YWCA, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), Logan Circle, Washington D.C. (4 min walk).

How to get to Shaw by public transport?

The nearest stations to Shaw:

Metro

Shaw–Howard University • Lines: Gr, Yl (7 min walk)
U Street • Lines: Gr, Yl (10 min walk)

Bus

MTA Bus Stop • Lines: 305, 315 (29 min walk)
19th St & F St Northwest (35 min walk)

Tram

Union Station • Lines: H Street/Benning Road Streetcar (36 min walk)

Train

Washington Union Station (37 min walk)