Southern Aid Society–Dunbar Theater Building, Washington D.C.

Name: Southern Aid Society–Dunbar Theater Building
Address: Washington D.C., United States

#529 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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The Southern Aid Society Building–Dunbar Theater is an historic structure located in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington, D.C. The building was designed by architect Isaiah T. Hatton. Reginald W. Geare designed the theater portion of the building. It was completed in 1921. It has been listed on the District of Columbia Inventory of Historic Sites since 1984 and it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. It is a contributing property in the Greater U Street Historic District. ()

Coordinates: 38°54'56"N, 77°1'19"W

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

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Southern Aid Society–Dunbar Theater Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: U Street Music Hall, Bohemian Caverns, 9:30 Club, African American Civil War Memorial.

~1730 ftW
Dancing, Nightlife
U Street Music Hall, Washington D.C.
9 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...
~1510 ftNW
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...
~1010 ftNW
Dancing, Nightlife
9:30 Club, Washington D.C.
5 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.
~1200 ftW
Memorial, History museum, Museum
African American Civil War Memorial, Washington D.C.
6 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.
~630 ftE
Church
Florida Avenue Baptist Church, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • Florida Avenue Baptist Church is located at 623 Florida Avenue N.W. Washington, DC 20001 in the neighborhood of LeDroit Park near Howard University, and adjacent to the historic Howard Theatre. The Reverend Dr. Earl D. Trent, Jr. currently serves as the church's Senior Pastor.
0.4 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Lincoln Theatre, Washington D.C.
11 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.
~260 ftE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Howard Theatre, Washington D.C.
2 min walk • The Howard Theatre is a historic theater, located at 620 T Street, Northwest, Washington, D.C. Opened in 1910, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.
~1520 ftN
Universities and schools
Howard University, Washington D.C.
8 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.
0.5 miS
Shopping, Gothic Revival architecture, Market
O Street Market, Washington D.C.
12 min walk • O Street Market, also known as Northern Market, is a historic structure located at 1400 7th Street NW in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
~1920 ftSW
Park
Shaw, Washington D.C.
10 min walk • The Shaw Neighborhood Library or Watha T. Daniel Library is a building of award-winning design and one of the recently renovated libraries in the District of Columbia Public Library's system.
~1850 ftS
Park, Vernacular architecture, Historical place
Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site, Washington D.C.
9 min walk • Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site at 1538 9th Street NW, in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington, D.C. preserves the home of Carter G. Woodson. Woodson, the founder of Black History Month, was an African-American historian, author, and journalist.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Southern Aid Society–Dunbar Theater Building?

Nearby attractions include Howard Theatre, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Florida Avenue, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Florida Avenue Baptist Church, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), Moorland–Spingarn Research Center, Washington D.C. (4 min walk).

How to get to Southern Aid Society–Dunbar Theater Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Southern Aid Society–Dunbar Theater Building:

Metro

Shaw–Howard University • Lines: Gr, Yl (4 min walk)
U Street • Lines: Gr, Yl (7 min walk)

Bus

BoltBus (36 min walk)
Megabus (36 min walk)

Tram

Union Station • Lines: H Street/Benning Road Streetcar (36 min walk)
H Street & 3rd Street Northeast • Lines: H Street/Benning Road Streetcar (40 min walk)