Cady-Lee, Washington D.C.

Name: Cady-Lee
Address: Washington D.C., United States

#957 among attractions in Washington D.C.

Historical place, Shingle style architecture

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Facts and practical information

Cady-Lee is an historic house located in the Takoma neighborhood in Washington, D.C. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1975 as the Lucinda Cady House. The house is named for Lucinda Cady and her daughter Mary Lee who both owned the house. ()

Built: 1887 (137 years ago)Coordinates: 38°58'38"N, 77°1'3"W

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TakomaWashington D.C. United States

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Day trips

Cady-Lee – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Silver Spring Library, Fort Stevens, Zenith Gallery, Acorn Park.

1.3 miN
Library
Silver Spring Library, Silver Spring
33 min walk • The Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library, formerly the Silver Spring Library, is part of the Montgomery County Public Libraries System. It opened to the public in 1931 and is currently located at 900 Wayne Avenue in Silver Spring, Maryland. The library is named for Charles E.
1.1 miSW
Forts and castles
Fort Stevens, Washington D.C.
28 min walk • Fort Stevens, formerly named Fort Massachusetts, was part of the extensive fortifications built around Washington, D.C. during the American Civil War.
1 miW
Museum, Art gallery
Zenith Gallery, Washington D.C.
26 min walk • Zenith Gallery is a fine arts gallery in Washington, DC.
1 miNW
Park
Acorn Park, Silver Spring
27 min walk • Acorn Park is a 0.1247-acre urban park in downtown Silver Spring, Maryland, which features an acorn-shaped gazebo and an artificial grotto. The site is historically significant as it is thought to be the location of the "mica-flecked spring" that in 1840 inspired Francis Preston Blair to name his estate "Silver Spring".
0.7 miSW
Cemetery
Battleground National Cemetery, Washington D.C.
18 min walk • Battleground National Cemetery is a military burial ground, located along Georgia Avenue near Fort Stevens, in Washington, D.C.'s Brightwood neighborhood.
1.2 miNW
Monuments and statues
Coastline Sculpture, Silver Spring
31 min walk • Coastline is an outdoor sculpture by American artist Jim Sanborn installed at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration complex in Silver Spring, Maryland. Coastline attempts to recreate the effect of waves crashing on the Atlantic coast.
1.2 miNW
Synagogue
National Synagogue, Washington D.C.
30 min walk • Ohev Sholom – The National Synagogue; OSTNS is the oldest Orthodox synagogue in Washington, D.C. The synagogue is located in the neighborhood of Shepherd Park. It was formed from the merger of two earlier synagogues, Ohev Sholom and Talmud Torah.
~1770 ftSE
38°58'28"N • 77°0'45"W
Takoma Park Farmers Market, Takoma Park
9 min walk • Flea market, Shopping, Farmer's market
0.5 miNE
Library, City hall
Takoma Park Police Department, Takoma Park
12 min walk • The Takoma Park Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency servicing a population of approximately 17,670, within 2.5 square miles of the municipality of Takoma Park, Maryland.
0.8 miNW
38°59'13"N • 77°1'35"W
Montgomery College Cultural Arts Center, Silver Spring
21 min walk • Concerts and shows, Performing arts, Art gallery
0.6 miW
Library
Juanita E. Thornton/Shepherd Park Neighborhood Library, Washington D.C.
15 min walk • Juanita E. Thornton/Shepherd Park Neighborhood Library is part of the District of Columbia Public Library System. It was opened to the public on July 29, 1990. The library was named in honor of Juanita E. Thornton, a teacher and community activist.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Cady-Lee?

Nearby attractions include Takoma, Washington D.C. (6 min walk), Takoma Park Neighborhood Library, Washington D.C. (7 min walk), Eastern Avenue, Takoma Park (7 min walk), Takoma Park Farmers Market, Takoma Park (9 min walk).

How to get to Cady-Lee by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cady-Lee:

Bus

A • Lines: 18, 25 (3 min walk)
B • Lines: 59 (3 min walk)

Metro

Takoma • Lines: Rd (3 min walk)
Silver Spring • Lines: Rd (35 min walk)

Train

Silver Spring (33 min walk)