National Geographic Society Headquarters
National Register of Historic Places

National Geographic Society Headquarters

Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia
Listed
June 4, 2023
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
100009025

Location

1156 16th St., NW and 1145 17th St. NW
Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia
38.90514, -77.03810

Significance

National Geographic Society Headquarters is a building in Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 4, 2023, under reference number 100009025. It is recognized for its significance in Architecture, Education and Science.

Categories

ARCHITECTUREEDUCATIONSCIENCE
Sources

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

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When was National Geographic Society Headquarters listed on the National Register?

National Geographic Society Headquarters was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 4, 2023.

What type of historic resource is National Geographic Society Headquarters?

National Geographic Society Headquarters is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for National Geographic Society Headquarters?

The period of significance for National Geographic Society Headquarters is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1888.

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