Petersen House, Washington D.C.

Name: Petersen House
Address: 516 10th St NW, Washington D.C., 20004-1401, United States
Telephone: +1 202-426-6924

#84 among attractions in Washington D.C.

Memorial, Greek Revival architecture, Specialty museum, Museum

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The Petersen House is a 19th-century federal style row house located at 516 10th Street NW in Washington, D.C. On April 15, 1865, United States President Abraham Lincoln died there after being shot the previous evening at Ford's Theatre, located across the street. The house was built in 1849 by William A. Petersen, a German tailor. Future Vice-President John C. Breckinridge, a friend of the Lincoln family, once rented this house in 1852. In 1865, it served as a boarding house. It has been a museum since the 1930s, and is administered by the National Park Service. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1849 (175 years ago)Architectural style: Victorian architectureVisitors per year: 856.1 thous.Coordinates: 38°53'48"N, 77°1'34"W

Address

516 10th St NWNorthwest Washington (Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown)Washington D.C. 20004-1401 United States

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+1 202-426-6924

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site, International Spy Museum.

~1110 ftE
Art depicting historic American figures
National Portrait Gallery, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • The National Portrait Gallery, nestled in the heart of Washington D.C., United States, is a cultural landmark dedicated to showcasing the faces and stories that have shaped the American nation. This illustrious museum, tag: museum, is housed in a historic building that...
~850 ftNE
1868 museum also houses Portrait Gallery
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • The Smithsonian American Art Museum, nestled in the heart of Washington D.C., is a treasure trove of American creativity. This museum, as a part of the Smithsonian Institution, is the nation's first collection of American art and stands as a critical representation of...
~1340 ftSE
Park
Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site, a key thoroughfare in the heart of Washington D.C., United States, epitomizes the political and historical essence of the nation. Stretching from the White House to the Capitol Building, this iconic street has witnessed...
~800 ftE
Interactive exhibits about espionage
International Spy Museum, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • Steeped in the shadowy world of espionage, the International Spy Museum in Washington D.C. is a unique treasure trove of intrigue and mystery. This museum offers an immersive journey into the clandestine operations and intelligence activities that have shaped...
~1280 ftE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
National Museum of Crime and Punishment, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • The National Museum of Crime and Punishment, often simply referred to as the Crime Museum, offers a stark and intriguing journey through the history of crime and its consequences in the United States. Located in the heart of Washington D.C., this museum provides an...
~120 ftE
Historic performing arts venue
Ford's Theatre, Washington D.C.
1 min walk • Ford's Theatre is a theater located in Washington, D.C. which opened in August 1863. It is infamous for being the site of the assassination of United States President Abraham Lincoln on April 14, 1865.
~1580 ftE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Capital One Arena, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • Capital One Arena is an indoor arena in Washington, D.C. Located in the Penn Quarter neighborhood, the arena sits atop the Gallery Place rapid transit station of the Washington Metro.
~260 ftN
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Madame Tussauds DC, Washington D.C.
2 min walk • Madame Tussauds Washington D.C. was a wax museum located in Washington D.C. the capital city of the United States. The attraction opened in October 2007 and became the 12th Madame Tussauds venue worldwide. and features wax sculptures of famous figures from politics, culture, sports, music and television.
~1040 ftNE
Museum, Greek Revival architecture, Art museum
Old Patent Office Building, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • The historic Old Patent Office Building in Washington, D.C. covers an entire city block defined by F and G Streets and 7th and 9th Streets NW in Chinatown. It served as one of the earliest United States Patent Office buildings.
~1220 ftE
Theater
Harman Center for the Arts, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • The Harman Center for the Arts is a complex consisting of the Lansburgh Theatre and Sidney Harman Hall in downtown Washington, D.C. USA. SHH is the latest addition to the existing Lansburgh Theatre to create the new "Center For the Arts". Construction began in November 2004 and it opened on September 15, 2007.
~920 ftW
Neo-renaissance architecture, Theater, Concerts and shows
Warner Theatre, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • Warner Theatre is a theatre located at 513 13th Street, N.W. in downtown Washington, D.C. The theatre is part of an office building called the Warner Building located on 1299 Pennsylvania Avenue.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Petersen House?

Nearby attractions include Ford's Theatre, Washington D.C. (1 min walk), Madame Tussauds DC, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), National Union Building, Washington D.C. (3 min walk).

How to get to Petersen House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Petersen House:

Metro

Metro Center • Lines: Bl, Or, Rd, Sv (4 min walk)
Gallery Place • Lines: Gr, Rd, Yl (7 min walk)

Train

L'Enfant (22 min walk)
U.S. Capitol (27 min walk)

Bus

19th St & F St Northwest (24 min walk)
MTA Bus Stop • Lines: 305, 315 (26 min walk)

Tram

Union Station • Lines: H Street/Benning Road Streetcar (31 min walk)