Peter Parker House, Washington D.C.

Name: Peter Parker House
Address: Washington D.C., United States

#683 among attractions in Washington D.C.

Italianate architecture

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The Peter Parker House, also known as the former headquarters of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, is a historic row house at 700 Jackson Place NW in Washington D.C. Built in 1860, it is historically significant for its association with the Carnegie Endowment, whose headquarters it was from its founding in 1910 until 1948. The building was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1974. It has since been incorporated into the Blair House complex serving high-profile official visitors to the capital. ()

Architectural style: Renaissance revivalCoordinates: 38°53'56"N, 77°2'19"W

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Northwest Washington (Washington Mall)Washington D.C. United States

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Peter Parker House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: White House, Lafayette Square, Renwick Gallery, Blair House.

~720 ftSE
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~610 ftE
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~160 ftNW
Small shop for handmade jewelry and gifts
Renwick Gallery, Washington D.C.
1 min walk • The Renwick Gallery is a branch of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, located in Washington, D.C. and focuses on American craft and decorative arts from the 19th to the 21st century.
~40 ftN
Historical place
Blair House, Washington D.C.
1 min walk • Blair House, also known as The President's Guest House, is an official residence in Washington, D.C. the capital of the United States. The President's Guest House has been called "the world's most exclusive hotel" because it is primarily used as a state guest house to host visiting dignitaries and other guests of the president.
~620 ftE
Park
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0.4 miS
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
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0.5 miE
Neo-renaissance architecture, Theater, Concerts and shows
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0.5 miE
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National Theatre, Washington D.C.
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0.5 miN
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~660 ftSE
Park, Palladian architecture
White House Rose Garden, Washington D.C.
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~1970 ftS
Nightlife, Music and shows, Concert hall
DAR Constitution Hall, Washington D.C.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Peter Parker House?

Nearby attractions include Blair House, Washington D.C. (1 min walk), Renwick Gallery, Washington D.C. (1 min walk), White House Conference Center, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Decatur House, Washington D.C. (2 min walk).

How to get to Peter Parker House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Peter Parker House:

Metro

Farragut West • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (6 min walk)
Farragut North • Lines: Rd (8 min walk)

Bus

19th St & F St Northwest (8 min walk)
MTA Bus Stop • Lines: 305, 315 (9 min walk)

Train

L'Enfant (34 min walk)