Designed by James Hoban who won $500 commission. 2nd place went to John Collins who submitted entry under initials “A.Z.” AZ is speculated to actually be Thomas Jefferson. Full site history here<LINK> Read more.
Statue of Jackson astride horse, Sam Patch, saluting soldiers at Battle of New Orleans (1st major battle of War of 1812). Statue required 15 tons of bronze for construction. More site info via<LINK>. Read more.
17-acres. Busiest arts facility in US w/over 2000 performances annually. Original design was intended to emulate Watergate Complex's curves but removed due to cost constraints.More site info via<LINK> Read more.
Established in 1863 by Abraham Lincoln. Members have included more than 120 Nobel Peace Prize winners. 1st study was to measure uniformity in foreign/domestic coins. Full site history via<LINK> Read more.
Watergate Complex was constructed on former site of gas manufacturing plant for Washington Gas Light Company. Famous residents have included Bob Dole & Monica Lewinsky. Full site history here<LINK> Read more.
Site best known for political scandal that transpired in 1972. Plot was foiled by security guard Frank Wills who sadly was denied a suitable raise after the incident. Full scandal history here<LINK> Read more.
First monument to honor a literary figure from Russia. Pushkin was a Russian author and poet. Atop the pillar is a golden Pegasus that is said to be a symbol for poetry. More site history here<LINK> Read more.
Lafayette originally faced White House and was placed between it and equestrian statue of Andrew Jackson. White House complained though that it blocked view of Jackson. Full site history here<LINK> Read more.
The 1st graduate class was in December 1824 and a close knit group of 3 individuals. Famous graduates include J. Edgar Hoover, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Alec Baldwin. Full site history via<LINK> Read more.
Constructed for Naval Commodore Stephen Decatur Jr. After Civil War acquired by Gen. Edward Fitzgerald Beale; noted for failed efforts to establish Camel Corps in US Army. Full site history via<LINK> Read more.
Massive 4-story structure that claims to be largest Greek Revival building in the world. Original section designed by Robert Mills before he was fired for insubordination. Full site history via<LINK> Read more.
The Fed is located within a simple white Georgian marble H-shaped structure that emulates the classical style. Bldg stands 4-stories tall and was designed by Paul Philippe Cret. Full history via<LINK> Read more.
Designed by US Capitol architect Benjamin Latrobe who refused any fees. In 1820 tower is 1000 lb bell cast by Paul Revere son. Haunted by ghost dubbed “6 Great Washingtonians.” Full history via<LINK> Read more.
Described by Truman as “greatest monstrosity in America” & Hoover as “an architectural orgy foisted on Washington” Only saved from demolition (1957) when too expensive to do so. Full history via<LINK> Read more.
On each side of front facade are sculptures/reliefs dedicated to South America (left) & North America (right). N. America works are by Gutzon Borglum who created Mount Rushmore. Full history via<LINK> Read more.
Federal style house w/pitched roof obtains name from old definition of the term octagon that translates into having 8 angles versus 8 sides. One of most haunted sites in DC. Full history via<LINK> Read more.
