District of Columbia City Hall, Washington D.C.

Name: District of Columbia City Hall
Address: Washington D.C., United States

#635 among attractions in Washington D.C.

City hall, Greek Revival architecture

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District of Columbia City Hall, also known as "Old City Hall" and the "District of Columbia Courthouse", is an historic building at Judiciary Square in downtown Washington, D.C. facing Indiana Avenue. Originally built for the offices of the government of the District of Columbia, the District's courthouse was subsequently used as a Federal courthouse, and was the scene of several notable criminal trials including those of three accused presidential assassins. The building was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1960. It now houses the District of Columbia Court of Appeals. ()

Built: 1820 (205 years ago)Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 38°53'43"N, 77°1'3"W

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Northwest Washington (Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown)Washington D.C. United States

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District of Columbia City Hall – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Newseum, National Building Museum, National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden, National Museum of Crime and Punishment.

~970 ftSW
Interactive museum devoted to journalism
Newseum, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • The Newseum, located in the heart of Washington D.C., stands as a tribute to the evolution and importance of the press and the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. This modern museum, which opened its doors in 2008, offers an interactive experience...
~880 ftN
Architecture and engineering exhibits
National Building Museum, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • The National Building Museum stands as a majestic architectural treasure in the heart of Washington D.C., a mere stone's throw from the United States Capitol. Housed in a grand structure that once served as the Pension Building, this museum is dedicated to exploring...
0.4 miSW
Park, Vernacular architecture, Art gallery
National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden, Washington D.C.
11 min walk • In the heart of Washington D.C., the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden offers a serene and artistic retreat from the bustling city life. This outdoor park, a branch of the National Gallery of Art, is a harmonious blend of nature and artistry, featuring an array...
~1240 ftW
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...
~1210 ftS
Monuments and statues
George Gordon Meade Memorial, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • The George Gordon Meade Memorial, also known as the Meade Memorial or Major General George Gordon Meade, is a public artwork in Washington, D.C. honoring George Meade, a career military officer from Pennsylvania who is best known for defeating General Robert E.
~1360 ftNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Capital One Arena, Washington D.C.
7 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.
~510 ftN
Memorial, Monuments and statues
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, Washington D.C.
3 min walk • The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C. United States, at Judiciary Square, honors 21,183 U.S. law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty throughout American history.
~210 ftN
Museum
National Law Enforcement Museum, Washington D.C.
1 min walk • The National Law Enforcement Museum is a mostly-underground facility located adjacent to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, DC's Judiciary Square.
~1290 ftW
Theater
Harman Center for the Arts, Washington D.C.
7 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.
~1480 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping district
F Street and 7th Street shopping districts, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • Parts of F Street and 7th Street, N.W. and nearby blocks have historically been the heart of the Washington, D.C. downtown shopping district. In the first half of the 20th century there were numerous upscale large department stores along and near F Street, while 7th Street housed more economical emporia and large retail furniture stores.
~150 ftS
Monuments and statues
Statue of Abraham Lincoln, Washington D.C.
1 min walk • Abraham Lincoln is a marble sculpture of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln by Irish artist Lot Flannery, located in front of the old District of Columbia City Hall in Washington, D.C. United States.

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Which popular attractions are close to District of Columbia City Hall?

Nearby attractions include Statue of Abraham Lincoln, Washington D.C. (1 min walk), National Law Enforcement Museum, Washington D.C. (1 min walk), United States Court of Military Appeals, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Darlington Memorial Fountain, Washington D.C. (2 min walk).

How to get to District of Columbia City Hall by public transport?

The nearest stations to District of Columbia City Hall:

Metro

Judiciary Square • Lines: Rd (2 min walk)
Archives • Lines: Gr, Yl (7 min walk)

Train

Russell (15 min walk)
U.S. Capitol (16 min walk)

Bus

Washington Deluxe Bus (16 min walk)
FlixBus Washington Union Station • Lines: 2601, 2602, 2668, N2610 (16 min walk)

Tram

Union Station • Lines: H Street/Benning Road Streetcar (20 min walk)
H Street & 5th Street Northeast • Lines: H Street/Benning Road Streetcar (27 min walk)