Forest Hills in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Adirondack Building
In 1983, Hillwood commissioned architects to create a structure to house part of Marjorie Post's collection of American Indian objects that she had acquired to decorate Camp Topridge, her retreat in Upstate New York, and would later donate to the Smithsonian Institution. The building's design replicates the style of the grand, early twentieth-century Adirondack estates. Today, the building is used for special exhibitions and programs.Erected by Hillwood Estate Museum & Gardens. (Marker Number 210.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Native Americans • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1983.
Location. 38° 56.613′ N, 77° 3.098′ W. Marker is in Forest Hills in Washington, District of Columbia. Marker can be reached from Linnean Avenue Northwest, 0.1 miles south of Upton Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4155 Linnean Ave NW, Washington DC 20008, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dacha (within shouting distance of this marker); Butler's House
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Credits. This page was last revised on July 29, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 49 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 29, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
