Barr Building, Washington D.C.

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

#687 among attractions in Washington D.C.

Gothic Revival architecture

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The Barr Building is an historic structure located in the Golden Triangle section of Downtown Washington, D.C. It was listed on the District of Columbia Inventory of Historic Sites in 2012 and on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013. The building was designed by Washington architect B. Stanley Simmons in the Gothic Revival style and named for its developer, John L. Barr. When completed in 1927, the building was noted for having the fastest elevators in the city. The eleven-story structure rises to a height of 115 feet. ()

Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 38°54'7"N, 77°2'24"W

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

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Lafayette Square, Renwick Gallery, Blair House, Statue of David Farragut.

~1280 ftSE
Park
Lafayette Square, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • Lafayette Square is a prominent public park located just north of the White House in Washington D.C., United States. This seven-acre park serves as a national stage for democracy and dissent, a green oasis in the heart of the nation's capital, and a living link...
~1040 ftS
Small shop for handmade jewelry and gifts
Renwick Gallery, Washington D.C.
6 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.
~1120 ftS
Historical place
Blair House, Washington D.C.
6 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.
~260 ftE
Monuments and statues
Statue of David Farragut, Washington D.C.
2 min walk • Admiral David G. Farragut is a statue in Washington, D.C. honoring David Farragut, a career military officer who served as the first admiral in the United States Navy.
~470 ftE
Memorial
Farragut Square, Washington D.C.
3 min walk • Farragut Square is a city square in Washington, D.C.'s Ward 2. It is bordered by K Street NW to the north, I Street NW to the south, on the east and west by segments of 17th Street NW, and interrupts Connecticut Avenue NW.
~1210 ftSE
Church, Reportedly haunted
St. John's Episcopal Church, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • St. John's Episcopal Church, Lafayette Square is an historic Episcopal church located at Sixteenth Street and H Street NW, in Washington, D.C. along Black Lives Matter Plaza.
~1430 ftN
Shopping, Shopping district
M Street, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • The name "M Street" refers to two major roads in the United States capital of Washington, D.C. Because of the Cartesian coordinate system used to name streets in Washington, the name "M Street" can be used to refer to any east-west street located twelve blocks north or south of the dome of the United States Capitol.
~970 ftE
Street
Black Lives Matter Plaza, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • Black Lives Matter Plaza is a two-block-long pedestrian section of 16th Street NW in Downtown Washington, D.C.
~1310 ftN
Victorian architecture, Postmodern architecture
Demonet Building, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • The Demonet Building is composed of a historic townhouse and adjoining office building on the southeast corner of Connecticut Avenue and M Street NW in Washington, D.C.
0.4 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Chase's Theater and Riggs Building, Washington D.C.
12 min walk • The Chase's Theater and Riggs Building, also known as the Keith-Albee Theater and the Keith-Albee Building, was a historic building located at 1426 G Street and 615-627 15th Street, Northwest, Washington, D.C. in the city's Downtown area.
0.4 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Lisner Auditorium, Washington D.C.
11 min walk • Lisner Auditorium is a performance venue sited on the Foggy Bottom campus of The George Washington University, at 730 21st Street Northwest, Washington, D.C.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Barr Building?

Nearby attractions include Statue of David Farragut, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Farragut Square, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), Golden Triangle, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), The White House Historical Association, Washington D.C. (4 min walk).

How to get to Barr Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Barr Building:

Metro

Farragut West • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (2 min walk)
Farragut North • Lines: Rd (3 min walk)

Bus

MTA Bus Stop • Lines: 305, 315 (5 min walk)
19th St & F St Northwest (10 min walk)

Train

L'Enfant (39 min walk)