British ambassador's residence in Washington, D.C.

Last updated
The British ambassador's residence
British Ambassador's Residence, Washington, D.C.jpg
Location3100 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C.
Coordinates 38°55′15.92″N77°3′46.79″W / 38.9210889°N 77.0629972°W / 38.9210889; -77.0629972
Built1928
Architect Edwin Lutyens
Architectural style Queen Anne
Part of Massachusetts Avenue Historic District (ID74002166 [1] )
Designated CPNovember 26, 1973 [2]

The British ambassador's residence in Washington, D.C. is located at 3100 Massachusetts Avenue, Northwest, Washington, D.C. in the Embassy Row neighborhood.

Contents

It was commissioned in 1925, and designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens in 1928. An example of Queen Anne architecture, the residence is the only building Lutyens designed in North America. Frederick H. Brooke, [3] the on-site American architect, assisted with the design and oversaw the construction of the embassy, which was conducted by noted developer Harry Wardman. [4]

The home is the most prominent part of a compound that also includes the offices of the embassy chancery and is a contributing property to the Massachusetts Avenue Historic District, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. [1]

Prince Charles and Princess Diana stayed at the residence during their 1985 visit to Washington, D.C. [5] Its 2009 property value is $31,308,480. There are about 10,000 visitors each year. [6]

Hallway in the residence Hallway in the Chancery and residence of the Ambassador of the United Kingdom, Washington, D.C LCCN2011631264.tif
Hallway in the residence

See also

Further reading

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Embassy Row</span> Informal name for the section of Massachusetts Avenue NW

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Embassy of the United Kingdom, Washington, D.C.</span> British sovereigns diplomatic mission to the United States of America

The British Embassy, Washington D.C. is the British sovereign's diplomatic mission to the United States of America, representing the interests of the United Kingdom and British Government. It is located at 3100 Massachusetts Avenue NW in Washington, D.C. The embassy compound includes the chancery offices, as well as the British Ambassador's residence.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Alban Towers</span> Apartment building in Washington, D.C.

Alban Towers is an apartment building on Massachusetts Avenue in Northwest Washington, D.C. It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places, and is considered to be one of the best examples of Gothic Revival architecture in Washington.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Massachusetts Avenue (Washington, D.C.)</span> Major road in Washington, D.C., U.S.

Massachusetts Avenue is a major diagonal transverse road in Washington, D.C., and the Massachusetts Avenue Historic District is a historic district that includes part of it.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Harry Wardman</span>

Harry Wardman was a real estate developer in Washington, D.C. during the early 20th century whose developments included landmark hotels, luxury apartment buildings, and many rowhouses. When he died in 1938, one-tenth of the residents of Washington were said to live in a Wardman-built home.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mihran Mesrobian</span> Armenian-American architect

Mihran Mesrobian was an Armenian-American architect whose career spanned over fifty years and in several countries. Having received an education in the Academy of Fine Arts in Constantinople, Mesrobian began his career as an architect in Smyrna and in Constantinople. While in Constantinople, Mesrobian served as the palace architect to the last Ottoman Sultan, Mehmed V.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sixteenth Street Historic District</span> United States historic place

The Sixteenth Street Historic District is a 1.25-mile (2.01 km) linear historic district in Washington, D.C., that includes all structures along 16th Street NW between H Street and Florida Avenue. The district's southern boundary is bordered by Lafayette Square, just north of the White House, and Meridian Hill Park on its northern boundary. It includes an eclectic mix of architectural styles on one of the city's most historic and important numbered streets including single and multi-family residential buildings, embassies, hotels, churches, and office buildings. Most of the district's oldest structures are religious and residential buildings, while many of the commercial buildings were built in the early to mid-20th century. The stretch of 16th Street between Scott Circle and Florida Avenue was recognized as a historic district in 1978 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and in 2007 it was expanded to include buildings south of Scott Circle to H Street. The historic district is also listed on the District of Columbia Inventory of Historic Sites.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Embassy of Uzbekistan, Washington, D.C.</span> Diplomatic mission of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the United States

The Embassy of Uzbekistan in Washington, D.C.,, is the diplomatic mission of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the United States. The current ambassador of Uzbekistan to the United States is Djavlon Vahabov. The embassy is located at 1746 Massachusetts Avenue NW on Embassy Row in Washington, D.C., between Scott Circle and Dupont Circle. Constructed in 1909, the Clarence Moore House is an example of Beaux Arts architecture in blond Roman brick with limestone dressings; it was used by the Canadian government until the 1980s. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) on April 3, 1973. The building is also designated a contributing property to the Massachusetts Avenue Historic District and Dupont Circle Historic District, which are both listed on the NRHP.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Marriott Wardman Park</span> United States historic place

The Washington Marriott Wardman Park was a hotel on Connecticut Avenue adjacent to the Woodley Park station of the Washington Metro in the Woodley Park neighborhood of Washington, D.C. The hotel had 1,152 rooms, 195,000 square feet (18,100 m2) of event space, and 95,000 square feet (8,800 m2) of exhibit space. It opened in 1918 and closed in 2020. The owner filed for bankruptcy in 2021 and the property was sold to Carmel Partners for $152.2 million, with plans for redevelopment.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sulgrave Club</span> Historic house in Washington, D.C., United States

The Sulgrave Club is a private women's club located at 1801 Massachusetts Avenue NW on the east side of Dupont Circle in Washington, D.C. The clubhouse is the former Beaux-Arts mansion on Embassy Row built for Herbert and Martha Blow Wadsworth and designed by noted architect George Cary. During World War I the Wadsworth House was used as the local headquarters for the American Red Cross.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Joseph Beale House</span> Historic house in Washington, D.C., United States

The Joseph Beale House is a historic residence located at 2301 Massachusetts Avenue, Northwest, Washington, D.C., in the Embassy Row neighborhood. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 8, 1973.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Embassy of Japan, Washington, D.C.</span> United States historic place

The Embassy of Japan in Washington, D.C. is the diplomatic mission of Japan to the United States. It is located at 2520 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, D.C., in the Embassy Row neighborhood. In addition to serving as Japan's diplomatic mission in the United States, the embassy provides Japanese consular services to residents of the District of Columbia, Virginia, and Maryland.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Embassy of Ireland, Washington, D.C.</span> Diplomatic mission of Ireland to the United States

The Embassy of Ireland in Washington, D.C. is the diplomatic mission of Ireland to the United States. It is located at 2234 Massachusetts Avenue, Northwest, Washington, D.C., at Sheridan Circle, in the Embassy Row neighborhood.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Embassy of Latvia, Washington, D.C.</span> Diplomatic mission of Latvia to USA

The Embassy of Latvia in Washington, D.C., is the diplomatic mission of the Republic of Latvia to the United States. It is located at 2306 Massachusetts Avenue NW on Embassy Row in the Sheridan-Kalorama neighborhood.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">French ambassador's residence in Washington, D.C.</span> United States historic place

The French ambassador's residence in Washington, D.C. is located at 2221 Kalorama Road, N.W., in the Kalorama neighborhood of northwest Washington, D.C.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">McCormick House (Washington, D.C.)</span> United States historic place

McCormick House is the current residence of the Brazilian ambassador to the United States. It is located at 3000 Massachusetts Avenue, Northwest, Washington, D.C. in the Embassy Row neighborhood.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Appleton P. Clark Jr.</span> American architect

Appleton Prentiss Clark Jr. was an American architect from Washington, D.C. During his 60-year career, Clark was responsible for designing hundreds of buildings in the Washington area, including homes, hotels, churches, apartments and commercial properties. He is considered one of the city's most prominent and influential architects from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Many of his designs are now listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Frederick H. Brooke</span> American architect (1876–1960)

Frederick Hiester Brooke was an American architect from Washington, D.C., who designed houses, schools, churches, and embassies during his 40-year career. A native of Pennsylvania, Brooke studied in the US and France before opening his practice in the nation's capital. He served overseas during World War I and would later design a memorial in West Potomac Park which honors local soldiers. He was an active member in several professional organizations, most notably the American Institute of Architects. Brooke's wife, Henrietta, served as president of the Girl Scouts in the 1930s. Among Brooke's notable works are Dumbarton Oaks, the District of Columbia War Memorial, the Sulgrave Club and the British Ambassador's residence, which he codesigned with Edwin Lutyens.

Nathan Corwith Wyeth was an American architect. He is best known for designing the West Wing of the White House, creating the first Oval Office. He designed a large number of structures in Washington, D.C., including the Francis Scott Key Bridge over the Potomac River, the USS Maine Mast Memorial, the D.C. Armory, the Tidal Basin Inlet Bridge, many structures that comprise Judiciary Square, and numerous private homes—many of which now serve as embassies. He also co-designed the Cannon House Office Building, the Russell Senate Office Building, the Longworth House Office Building, and an addition to the Russell Senate Office Building.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Frank Russell White</span> American architect

Frank Russell White was an American architect who designed hotels, apartment buildings, commercial properties, and thousands of homes in Washington, D.C. A native of Brooklyn, White's family moved to the nation's capital during his childhood. Although he had no formal training, White was tutored by local architect Albert H. Beers and designed thousands of buildings for developer Harry Wardman.

References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. https://npgallery.nps.gov/NRHP/GetAsset/NRHP/74002166_text
  3. "Frederick H. Brooke". Landscape of a Washington Place. 22 December 2013. Retrieved 2013-12-31.
  4. "Wardman and the British Embassy". Landscape of a Washington Place. 22 December 2013. Retrieved 2013-12-31.
  5. Clines, Francis X. (10 November 1985). "The British Have Landed and Washington is Taken". The New York Times . Archived from the original on 23 September 2022. Retrieved 23 September 2022.
  6. Sellers, Frances Stead. "A new book opens the doors on the British ambassador's residence in Washington, D.C." The Washington Post. Retrieved 6 May 2014.