Isaac Owens House

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Isaac Owens House
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Isaac Owens House in 2022
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Location2806 N Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C.
Coordinates 38°54′24″N77°3′29″W / 38.90667°N 77.05806°W / 38.90667; -77.05806 Coordinates: 38°54′24″N77°3′29″W / 38.90667°N 77.05806°W / 38.90667; -77.05806
Built1816
Architectural style Federal
Part of Georgetown Historic District (ID67000025)
NRHP reference No. 73002107 [1]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPJune 19, 1973
Designated DCIHSNovember 8, 1964

Isaac Owens House, also known as the Gannt-Williams House or John Walker House, is a historic building located at 2806 N Street NW Washington, D.C., in the Georgetown neighborhood.

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History

The row house was constructed in 1816, and is an example of Federal architecture. John W. Lumsden bought the house in 1856. Katherine B. Cunningham bought the house in 1921. Drew Pearson lived there in 1927. John Walker bought the house in 1940. [2]

The Isaac Owens House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is a contributing property to the Georgetown Historic District. Its 2009 property value is $2,935,970.

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References

  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. https://npgallery.nps.gov/NRHP/GetAsset/NRHP/73002107_text