Clifton Terrace, Washington D.C.

Name: Clifton Terrace
Address: 1315 Clifton Street Northwest, Washington D.C., United States

#367 among attractions in Washington D.C.

Colonial revival architecture

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Facts and practical information

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. Harry Wardman built the complex from 1914–1915 along the 14th Street streetcar line. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001. ()

Coordinates: 38°55'18"N, 77°1'51"W

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1315 Clifton Street NorthwestNorthwest Washington (Columbia Heights)Washington D.C. United States

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Day trips

Clifton Terrace – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.5 miS
Dancing, Nightlife
Black Cat, Washington D.C.
13 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...
~1880 ftSE
Dancing, Nightlife
U Street Music Hall, Washington D.C.
10 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...
~1990 ftSE
Dancing, Nightlife
Bohemian Caverns, Washington D.C.
10 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...
~1540 ftSW
Monuments and statues
Cascading Waterfall, Washington D.C.
8 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.
0.5 miSE
Dancing, Nightlife
9:30 Club, Washington D.C.
12 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.
0.4 miSE
Memorial, History museum, Museum
African American Civil War Memorial, Washington D.C.
12 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.
~1720 ftS
Theater, Concerts and shows
Lincoln Theatre, Washington D.C.
9 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.
~1760 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.
~1660 ftW
Italianate architecture
Meridian Mansions, Washington D.C.
9 min walk • Meridian Mansions, also known as The Envoy, is an historic structure located in the Adams Morgan neighborhood in the Northwest Quadrant of Washington, D.C. A.H.
~1190 ftW
Tudor Revival architecture
Meridian Hall, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • Meridian Hall is an historic house in the Columbia Heights neighborhood of Washington, D.C. It has been listed on the District of Columbia Inventory of Historic Sites since 1990 and it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991 as the Mansion at 2401 15th Street, NW.
0.5 miNW
Church
National Baptist Memorial Church, Washington D.C.
13 min walk • National Baptist Memorial Church is a Baptist church in Washington, D.C. It is located at the intersection of 16th Street NW and Columbia Road, where the Mt. Pleasant, Columbia Heights and Adams Morgan neighborhoods meet.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Clifton Terrace?

Nearby attractions include Manhattan Laundry, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), Meridian Manor, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), Mary Ann Shadd Cary House, Washington D.C. (5 min walk), Meridian Hall, Washington D.C. (6 min walk).

How to get to Clifton Terrace by public transport?

The nearest stations to Clifton Terrace:

Metro

U Street • Lines: Gr, Yl (11 min walk)
Columbia Heights • Lines: Gr, Yl (13 min walk)

Bus

Bus Loading (35 min walk)