The Cairo, Washington D.C.

Name: The Cairo
Address: 1615 Q Street Northwest, Washington D.C., United States

#580 among attractions in Washington D.C.

Romanesque architecture, Skyscraper

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The Cairo apartment building, located at 1615 Q Street NW in Washington, D.C., is a landmark in the Dupont Circle neighborhood and the District of Columbia's tallest residential building. Designed by architect Thomas Franklin Schneider and completed in 1894 as the city's first "residential skyscraper", the 164-foot -tall brick building spurred local regulations and federal legislation limiting building height in the city that continue to shape Washington's skyline. ()

Architectural style: Moorish revivalCoordinates: 38°54'42"N, 77°2'19"W

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1615 Q Street NorthwestNorthwest Washington (Dupont Circle)Washington D.C. United States

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Day trips

The Cairo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kramers, Halo, House of the Temple, Foundry United Methodist Church.

~1500 ftW
Shopping, Bookshop
Kramers, Washington D.C.
8 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...
~1690 ftSE
Art Deco architecture, Nightlife, Dancing
Halo, Washington D.C.
9 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.
~930 ftNE
Museum, History museum
House of the Temple, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • The House of the Temple is a Masonic temple in Washington, D.C. United States that serves as the headquarters of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction, U.S.A.
~800 ftSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Foundry United Methodist Church, Washington D.C.
4 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.
~1610 ftSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Grace Reformed Church, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • Grace Reformed Church is a historic church building in Northwest, Washington, D.C. A notable member was Theodore Roosevelt, who regularly attended services there during his term as United States president.
~1370 ftN
Street
16th Street NW, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • 16th Street Northwest is a prominent north–south thoroughfare in the northwest quadrant of Washington, D.C.
~1130 ftW
Museum, History museum, Shingle style architecture
Whittemore House, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • Whittemore House is an historic building located at 1526 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W. in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
~1040 ftNE
Church, Romanesque architecture
Universalist National Memorial Church, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • Universalist National Memorial Church is a Unitarian Universalist church located at 1810 16th Street, Northwest in the Dupont Circle vicinage of Washington, D.C. Theologically, the church describes itself as "both liberal Christian and Universalist".
~660 ftSE
Park
Stead Park, Washington D.C.
4 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.
~1030 ftW
Museum, History museum, Military museum
National Museum of American Jewish Military History, Washington D.C.
5 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...
~790 ftSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Thomas' Parish, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • St. Thomas' Parish is an Episcopal church in Washington, D.C. It is part of the Diocese of Washington.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The Cairo?

Nearby attractions include Stead Park, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), Thomas Nelson Page House, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), Perry Belmont House, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), St. Thomas' Parish, Washington D.C. (4 min walk).

How to get to The Cairo by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Cairo:

Metro

Dupont Circle • Lines: Rd (8 min walk)
Farragut North • Lines: Rd (16 min walk)

Bus

MTA Bus Stop • Lines: 305, 315 (19 min walk)
19th St & F St Northwest (27 min walk)