National Register of Historic Places

Haw, John Stoddert, House

Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia
Listed
July 15, 1973
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
73002089

About this property

John Stoddert Haw House is a historic building, located at 2808 N Street, Northwest, Washington, D.C., in the Georgetown neighborhood. The building was constructed in 1816, and is an example of Federal architecture. In 1815, it was bought by Benjamin Stoddert's nephew, John Stoddert Haw. On July 19, 1817, it was assessed for US$5,000. In 1921, United States Navy Rear Admiral Spencer S. Wood bought the house. After his death in 1940, it passed in 1941 to his daughter Anne Elizabeth Wood Harsch, who was married to Joseph C. Harsch. In 1962, Chester Bowles bought the house. In 1967, George C. McGhee bought it. The house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is a contributing property to the Georgetown Historic District. Its 2009 property value was $2,935,970. Media related to John Stoddert Haw House, 2808 N Street NW at Wikimedia Commons

Location

2808 N St., NW.
Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia
38.90664, -77.05767

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Sources

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When was Haw, John Stoddert, House listed on the National Register?

Haw, John Stoddert, House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 15, 1973.

What type of historic resource is Haw, John Stoddert, House?

Haw, John Stoddert, House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Haw, John Stoddert, House is recorded as the industrial era.

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