Mary Ann Shadd Cary House, Washington D.C.

#1008 among attractions in Washington D.C.

Neighbourhood, Italianate architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Mary Ann Shadd Cary House is a historic residence located at 1421 W Street, Northwest in Washington, D.C. From 1881 to 1885, it was the home of Mary Ann Shadd Cary, a writer and abolitionist who was one of the first African American female journalists in North America, and who became one of the first black female lawyers after the American Civil War. The house was declared a National Historic Landmark on December 8, 1976 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It also is a contributing property to the Greater U Street Historic District. ()

Architectural style: Renaissance revivalCoordinates: 38°55'10"N, 77°1'58"W

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1421 W Street NorthwestNorthwest Washington (U-Street)Washington D.C. United States

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Day trips

Mary Ann Shadd Cary House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Black Cat, U Street Music Hall, Bohemian Caverns, House of the Temple.

~1800 ftS
Dancing, Nightlife
Black Cat, Washington D.C.
9 min walk • In the heart of the nation's capital, Black Cat stands as a cultural hub for music lovers and night owls in Washington D.C. Opened in 1993, this iconic nightclub has been a steadfast venue for live music, hosting a diverse array of performances that span across genres...
~1690 ftSE
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...
~1900 ftSE
Dancing, Nightlife
Bohemian Caverns, Washington D.C.
10 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...
0.4 miSW
Museum, History museum
House of the Temple, Washington D.C.
12 min walk • The House of the Temple is a Masonic temple in Washington, D.C. United States that serves as the headquarters of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction, U.S.A.
~800 ftW
Monuments and statues
Cascading Waterfall, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • Cascading Waterfall is a public art work by American artist John Joseph Earley, located in Meridian Hill Park, Washington, DC. Cascading Waterfall was originally surveyed as part of the Smithsonian's Save Outdoor Sculpture! survey in 1994.
0.4 miSE
Memorial, History museum, Museum
African American Civil War Memorial, Washington D.C.
11 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.
~1360 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Lincoln Theatre, Washington D.C.
7 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.
~1260 ftNW
Park, Neo-renaissance architecture
Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • Meridian Hill Park, also known as Malcolm X Park, is a structured urban park located in the Washington, D.C. neighborhood of Columbia Heights; it also abuts the nearby neighborhood of Adams Morgan. The park was designed and built between 1912 and 1940.
0.4 miSW
Street
16th Street NW, Washington D.C.
10 min walk • 16th Street Northwest is a prominent north–south thoroughfare in the northwest quadrant of Washington, D.C.
0.4 miSW
Church, Romanesque architecture
Universalist National Memorial Church, Washington D.C.
11 min walk • Universalist National Memorial Church is a Unitarian Universalist church located at 1810 16th Street, Northwest in the Dupont Circle vicinage of Washington, D.C. Theologically, the church describes itself as "both liberal Christian and Universalist".
~1030 ftNE
Colonial revival architecture
Clifton Terrace, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • Clifton Terrace are historic structures located in the Columbia Heights neighborhood in the Northwest Quadrant of Washington, D.C. Frank Russell White and Albert Moreland Schneider designed the three building apartment complex in the Colonial Revival style. They were inspired by the garden city movement.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Mary Ann Shadd Cary House?

Nearby attractions include Manhattan Laundry, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), Meridian Manor, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), Congressional Club, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), Cascading Waterfall, Washington D.C. (4 min walk).

How to get to Mary Ann Shadd Cary House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mary Ann Shadd Cary House:

Metro

U Street • Lines: Gr, Yl (11 min walk)
Columbia Heights • Lines: Gr, Yl (17 min walk)

Bus

Bus Loading (35 min walk)