McLachlen Building, Washington D.C.

Name: McLachlen Building
Address: Washington D.C., United States

#342 among attractions in Washington D.C.

Beaux-Arts architecture, Neoclassical architecture

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The McLachlen Building is a historic structure located in Downtown Washington, D.C. It has been listed on the District of Columbia Inventory of Historic Sites since 1985, and it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. ()

Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 38°53'55"N, 77°1'34"W

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

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Day trips

McLachlen Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian American Art Museum, International Spy Museum, Ford's Theatre.

~1090 ftE
Art depicting historic American figures
National Portrait Gallery, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • The National Portrait Gallery, nestled in the heart of Washington D.C., United States, is a cultural landmark dedicated to showcasing the faces and stories that have shaped the American nation. This illustrious museum, tag: museum, is housed in a historic building that...
~820 ftE
1868 museum also houses Portrait Gallery
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • The Smithsonian American Art Museum, nestled in the heart of Washington D.C., is a treasure trove of American creativity. This museum, as a part of the Smithsonian Institution, is the nation's first collection of American art and stands as a critical representation of...
~980 ftSE
Interactive exhibits about espionage
International Spy Museum, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • Steeped in the shadowy world of espionage, the International Spy Museum in Washington D.C. is a unique treasure trove of intrigue and mystery. This museum offers an immersive journey into the clandestine operations and intelligence activities that have shaped...
~680 ftS
Historic performing arts venue
Ford's Theatre, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • Ford's Theatre is a theater located in Washington, D.C. which opened in August 1863. It is infamous for being the site of the assassination of United States President Abraham Lincoln on April 14, 1865.
~1020 ftNW
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • The National Museum of Women in the Arts, located in Washington, D.C. is "the only major museum in the world solely dedicated" to celebrating women's achievements in the visual, performing, and literary arts.
~640 ftS
Memorial, Greek Revival architecture, Specialty museum
Petersen House, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • The Petersen House is a 19th-century federal style row house located at 516 10th Street NW in Washington, D.C. On April 15, 1865, United States President Abraham Lincoln died there after being shot the previous evening at Ford's Theatre, located across the street.
~1520 ftE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Capital One Arena, Washington D.C.
8 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.
~380 ftS
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Madame Tussauds DC, Washington D.C.
2 min walk • Madame Tussauds Washington D.C. was a wax museum located in Washington D.C. the capital city of the United States. The attraction opened in October 2007 and became the 12th Madame Tussauds venue worldwide. and features wax sculptures of famous figures from politics, culture, sports, music and television.
~920 ftE
Museum, Greek Revival architecture, Art museum
Old Patent Office Building, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • The historic Old Patent Office Building in Washington, D.C. covers an entire city block defined by F and G Streets and 7th and 9th Streets NW in Chinatown. It served as one of the earliest United States Patent Office buildings.
~1090 ftE
Church
Calvary Baptist Church, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • Calvary Baptist Church is a Baptist church located in the Chinatown neighborhood in Washington, D.C. affiliated with the American Baptist Churches USA, the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, the Baptist Peace Fellowship of North America, the Alliance of Baptists, the District ...
~1550 ftSE
Theater
Harman Center for the Arts, Washington D.C.
8 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to McLachlen Building?

Nearby attractions include St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Madame Tussauds DC, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), District of Columbia Public Library, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, Washington D.C. (3 min walk).

How to get to McLachlen Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to McLachlen Building:

Metro

Metro Center • Lines: Bl, Or, Rd, Sv (3 min walk)
Gallery Place • Lines: Gr, Rd, Yl (6 min walk)

Bus

19th St & F St Northwest (24 min walk)
MTA Bus Stop • Lines: 305, 315 (25 min walk)

Train

L'Enfant (25 min walk)
Washington Union Station (28 min walk)

Tram

Union Station • Lines: H Street/Benning Road Streetcar (30 min walk)