Arts Club of Washington
National Historic Landmark

Arts Club of Washington

Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia
Listed
March 23, 1969
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
69000289

About this property

The Cleveland Abbe House, also known as the Timothy Caldwell House and Monroe-Adams-Abbe House, is a historic house at 2017 "I" Street NW in Washington, D.C. Built in 1805, it is an excellent example of Federal period architecture. It has had a series of distinguished residents. Most notable are James Monroe, who occupied it as United States Secretary of War and as President of the United States while the White House was restored after the War of 1812, and historian Henry Adams. However, it was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1975 for its association with meteorologist Cleveland Abbe (1838–1916), the founder of the National Weather Service, who lived here from 1877 until his death. It is now home to the Arts Club of Washington.

Location

2017 I St., NW.
Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia
38.90158, -77.04587

Categories

SCIENCEPOLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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

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When was Arts Club of Washington listed on the National Register?

Arts Club of Washington was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 23, 1969.

What type of historic resource is Arts Club of Washington?

Arts Club of Washington is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Arts Club of Washington a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Arts Club of Washington 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 Arts Club of Washington?

The period of significance for Arts Club of Washington is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1916.

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