Alexander Stewart House, 2200 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC
Summary
Significance: This limestone structure in the Louis XV manner is skillfully balanced with Louis XVI details. the building conforms to an irregular-shaped lot, which is defined by Massachusetts Avenue, Q Street, 22nd Street, and the west party line. Each street elevation is treated as a major facade. Those on the avenue and 22nd Street act together as a focal point for the convergence of the thoroughfares. Occupied as a residence throughout its history, the house and its original service facilities remain unchanged.
Survey number: HABS DC-272
Building/structure dates: 1909 Initial Construction
Tags
Date
1909 - 1980
Contributors
Historic American Buildings Survey, creator
De Sibour, J H
Location
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, 38.91132, -77.04917
Source
Library of Congress
Copyright info
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