National Register of Historic Places

Texas Gardens Apartments

Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia

Listed

June 1, 2018

Type

Building

Period

Colonial

Ref No.

100002481

Location

1741 28th St SE

Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia

38.86799, -76.96825

Significance

Texas Gardens Apartments is a building in Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 1, 2018, under reference number 100002481. Its period of significance dates to the Colonial era (around 1741). It is recognized for its significance in Architecture, Community Planning and Development and Social History.

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Nearby Historic Sites

Frederick Douglass National Historic Site (Additional Documentation)

Pre Contact

1 mi

Anacostia Historic District

Listed

1 mi

Washington Yacht Club

Industrial

1.1 mi

Questions about this property

When was Texas Gardens Apartments listed on the National Register?

Texas Gardens Apartments was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 1, 2018.

What type of historic resource is Texas Gardens Apartments?

Texas Gardens Apartments is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Texas Gardens Apartments?

The period of significance for Texas Gardens Apartments is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1741.

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