Robert Simpson Woodward House, Washington D.C.

Name: Robert Simpson Woodward House
Address: Washington D.C., United States

#724 among attractions in Washington D.C.

Romanesque revival architecture

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The Robert Simpson Woodward House is a former residence located at 1513 16th Street, NW in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C. From 1904 until 1914, it was a home of geologist Robert Simpson Woodward, the first president of the Carnegie Institution and a highly regarded scientist and science administrator. The building currently serves as the Capital Research Center headquarters. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1976 and designated a contributing property to the Sixteenth Street Historic District in 1978. ()

Coordinates: 38°54'32"N, 77°2'11"W

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Northwest Washington (Dupont Circle)Washington D.C. United States

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Robert Simpson Woodward House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Halo, Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, Foundry United Methodist Church, Charles Sumner School.

~900 ftE
Art Deco architecture, Nightlife, Dancing
Halo, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • Halo was a high end gay bar located at 1435 P Street, NW in the Logan Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C. United States. Founded in 2004 by Ed Bailey and John Guggenmos, Halo first gained attention by being one of the few smoke-free LGBT bars in Washington, D.C. before the citywide smoking ban was enacted in January 2007.
~1410 ftSW
Church, Romanesque architecture
Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • The Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington D.C. most commonly known as St. Matthew's Cathedral, is the seat of the Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington. As St.
~460 ftN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Foundry United Methodist Church, Washington D.C.
3 min walk • Foundry United Methodist Church is a historic congregation of the United Methodist Church, located on 16th Street NW, Washington, D.C. and founded in 1814.
~1160 ftSW
Museum, Romanesque architecture, History museum
Charles Sumner School, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • The Charles Sumner School, established in 1872, was one of the earliest schools for African Americans in Washington, D.C.
~1550 ftSE
Park
Thomas Circle, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • Thomas Circle is a traffic circle in Northwest Washington, D.C. in the United States. It is located at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue NW, Vermont Avenue NW, 14th Street NW, and M Street NW. It is named for George Henry Thomas, a Union Army general in the American Civil War.
~620 ftS
Park
Scott Circle, Washington D.C.
3 min walk • Scott Circle is an area in the northwest quadrant of Washington, D.C. that is centred on the junction of Massachusetts Avenue, Rhode Island Avenue, and 16th Street, N.W.
~650 ftS
Monuments and statues, Neo-renaissance architecture, Art Nouveau architecture
Samuel Hahnemann Monument, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • The Samuel Hahnemann Monument, also known as Dr. Samuel Hahnemann, is a public artwork dedicated to Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of homeopathy. It is located on the east side of Scott Circle, a traffic circle in the northwest quadrant of Washington, D.C.
~630 ftE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Grace Reformed Church, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • Grace Reformed Church is a historic church building in Northwest, Washington, D.C. A notable member was Theodore Roosevelt, who regularly attended services there during his term as United States president.
~590 ftNW
Park
Stead Park, Washington D.C.
3 min walk • Stead Park is a 1.5-acre municipal park located in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Northwest Washington, D.C. Among its facilities are Stead Recreation Center, located at 1625 P Street NW; a lighted basketball court; an athletic field with a 60-foot baseball diamond; and a playground.
~620 ftS
Monuments and statues
Equestrian statue of Winfield Scott, Washington D.C.
3 min walk • Brevet Lt. General Winfield Scott is an equestrian statue in Washington, D.C. that honors career military officer Winfield Scott.
~1490 ftNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Thomas' Parish, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • St. Thomas' Parish is an Episcopal church in Washington, D.C. It is part of the Diocese of Washington.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Robert Simpson Woodward House?

Nearby attractions include First Baptist Church of the City of Washington, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Foundry United Methodist Church, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), Stead Park, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), Equestrian statue of Winfield Scott, Washington D.C. (3 min walk).

How to get to Robert Simpson Woodward House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Robert Simpson Woodward House:

Metro

Dupont Circle • Lines: Rd (10 min walk)
Farragut North • Lines: Rd (11 min walk)

Bus

MTA Bus Stop • Lines: 305, 315 (16 min walk)
19th St & F St Northwest (23 min walk)