Sheridan-Kalorama in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Philippine Ambassador's Residence in the United States

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 3, 2022

1. Philippine Ambassador's Residence in the United States Marker

Inscription. Built by William P. Lipscomb as residence of General Charles and Emma Fitzhugh following the design of Wood, Donn & Deming Firm, 1904. Served as temporary residence of Czechoslovakian Legation, 1928 - 1929. Purchased by Representative Frederick and Alma Britten, 1941; became a property of the Republic of the Philippines during the time of Ambassador Joaquin M. Elizalde and designated as the official Ambassador's residence, 1949. Renovated by Ambassador Charles P. Romulo following the design of architect Victor Teotico and added a Filipiniana Room, 1953. In this room, President Carlos P. Garcia of the Philippines and President Dwight D. Eisenhower of the United States signed a communiqué affirming the two countries' bilateral relations, June 1958.

Erected 2022 by National Historical Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Peace. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #34 Dwight D. Eisenhower series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1958.

Location. 38° 54.764′ N, 77° 3.043′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Sheridan-Kalorama. Marker is on R Street Northwest east of Massachusetts Avenue Northwest

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, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2253 R St 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. Khatchkar Sculpture (within shouting distance of this marker); Philip H. Sheridan (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Philip Jaisohn (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Dr. Philip Jaisohn (within shouting distance of this marker); Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Assassination of Orlando Letelier and Ronni K. Moffitt (about 300 feet away); Eleftherios Venizelos (about 300 feet away); The Gilded Age (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.

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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 3, 2022

2. Philippine Ambassador's Residence in the United States

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 226 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 3, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.