Manhattan Laundry, Washington D.C.

Name: Manhattan Laundry
Address: Washington D.C., United States

#727 among attractions in Washington D.C.

Art Deco architecture

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Facts and practical information

Manhattan Laundry is a complex of historic buildings located in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington, D.C. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994. ()

Coordinates: 38°55'12"N, 77°1'51"W

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Northwest Washington (U-Street)Washington D.C. United States

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Day trips

Manhattan Laundry – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1990 ftS
Dancing, Nightlife
Black Cat, Washington D.C.
10 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...
~1370 ftSE
Dancing, Nightlife
U Street Music Hall, Washington D.C.
7 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...
~1530 ftSE
Dancing, Nightlife
Bohemian Caverns, Washington D.C.
8 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...
~1370 ftW
Monuments and statues
Cascading Waterfall, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • Cascading Waterfall is a public art work by American artist John Joseph Earley, located in Meridian Hill Park, Washington, DC. Cascading Waterfall was originally surveyed as part of the Smithsonian's Save Outdoor Sculpture! survey in 1994.
0.4 miE
Dancing, Nightlife
9:30 Club, Washington D.C.
11 min walk • The 9:30 Club is a nightclub and concert venue in Washington, D.C. In 2018, the 9:30 Club was named one of the 10 best live music venues in America by Rolling Stone, and in 2019 the club was named "Venue of the Decade" by VenuesNow.
~1870 ftSE
Memorial, History museum, Museum
African American Civil War Memorial, Washington D.C.
10 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.
~1150 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Lincoln Theatre, Washington D.C.
6 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.
~1750 ftW
Park, Neo-renaissance architecture
Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park, Washington D.C.
9 min walk • Meridian Hill Park, also known as Malcolm X Park, is a structured urban park located in the Washington, D.C. neighborhood of Columbia Heights; it also abuts the nearby neighborhood of Adams Morgan. The park was designed and built between 1912 and 1940.
0.5 miSW
Street
16th Street NW, Washington D.C.
13 min walk • 16th Street Northwest is a prominent north–south thoroughfare in the northwest quadrant of Washington, D.C.
0.5 miE
Universities and schools
Howard University, Washington D.C.
13 min walk • Howard University is an American private federally chartered historically black research university in Washington, D.C. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity" and accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
~620 ftN
Colonial revival architecture
Clifton Terrace, Washington D.C.
3 min walk • Clifton Terrace are historic structures located in the Columbia Heights neighborhood in the Northwest Quadrant of Washington, D.C. Frank Russell White and Albert Moreland Schneider designed the three building apartment complex in the Colonial Revival style. They were inspired by the garden city movement.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Manhattan Laundry?

Nearby attractions include Clifton Terrace, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), Mary Ann Shadd Cary House, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), Meridian Manor, Washington D.C. (5 min walk), Lincoln Theatre, Washington D.C. (6 min walk).

How to get to Manhattan Laundry by public transport?

The nearest stations to Manhattan Laundry:

Metro

U Street • Lines: Gr, Yl (9 min walk)
Columbia Heights • Lines: Gr, Yl (16 min walk)

Bus

Bus Loading (37 min walk)