Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel, Frederick Douglass Memorial Hall, Founders Library
National Historic Landmark

Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel, Frederick Douglass Memorial Hall, Founders Library

Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia
Listed
January 3, 2001
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
01000070

About this property

The Yard is one of the main quadrangles on the campus of Howard University in Northwest Washington, DC. The Yard is the principal open space at the northern end of the academic portion of the campus, flanked by nine academic buildings. It is the site of a variety of campus gatherings, most notably for its annual Homecoming festivities, known as "Yardfest". The quadrangle and three buildings, Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel, Frederick Douglass Memorial Hall, and Founders Library, are a listed National Historic Landmark, important for their role in the advancement of civil rights in education during the 20th century.

Location

2441 and 2365 6th St. NW; and 500 Howard Place NW
Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia
38.92236, -77.01970
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Questions about this property

When was Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel, Frederick Douglass Memorial Hall, Founders Library listed on the National Register?

Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel, Frederick Douglass Memorial Hall, Founders Library was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 3, 2001.

What type of historic resource is Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel, Frederick Douglass Memorial Hall, Founders Library?

Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel, Frederick Douglass Memorial Hall, Founders Library is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel, Frederick Douglass Memorial Hall, Founders Library a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel, Frederick Douglass Memorial Hall, Founders Library has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel, Frederick Douglass Memorial Hall, Founders Library?

The period of significance for Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel, Frederick Douglass Memorial Hall, Founders Library is recorded as the industrial era.

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