Cleveland Park in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Site of Red Top
President Cleveland's Cottage
— Cleveland Park Historic District —
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 7, 2018
Cleveland Park derives it's name from it's most illustrious resident, President Grover Cleveland. In 1886, Cleveland purchased a stone farmhouse on the South side of now Newark Street, directly opposite Rosedale, which served as the Cleveland's country home during his first term as President. The family "Victorianized" the house adding a red roof, extensive porches, towers, balconies, and a turret. The house was called, "Red Top," after its distinctive roof color. Red Top was razed in 1927.
Photo Montage by John Woo based on an early advertisement, collection of Stephen J. Ackerman.
Erected by Cultural Tourism DC. (Marker Number 5.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the DC, Art on Call, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #22 and #24 Grover Cleveland series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.
Location. 38° 56.014′ N, 77° 4.124′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Cleveland Park. Marker is at the intersection of 35th Street Northwest and Macomb Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south on 35th Street Northwest. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3465 Macomb Street Northwest, Washington DC 20016, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Story of Rosedale (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Washington National Cathedral (about 800 feet away); Rosedale (about 800 feet away); Cathedral Heights Business District (approx. 0.2 miles away); Broken Buttresses! (approx. 0.2 miles away); Early Fire Fighting (approx. 0.2 miles away); Damage Alert! (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Damage Alert! (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
Also see . . . Cleveland Park (Wikipedia). (Submitted on January 8, 2018.)
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 7, 2018
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 7, 2018
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 7, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 542 times since then and 76 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 7, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 4. submitted on January 8, 2018. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.