Georgetown in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Herron-Moxley House
1503 35th Street Northwest
| | Georgetown Historic District | |
76 Fayette Street
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
1853
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1853.
Location. 38° 54.539′ N, 77° 4.134′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Georgetown. It is on 35th Street Northwest close to P Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north. Note: This house is private property. Photos were taken with permission of the owner. Please respect their privacy. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1503 35th St NW, Washington DC 20007, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Upper South, in the Mid-Atlantic, in the Tidewater, and in the Chesapeake Bay Region. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Volta Bureau (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ambassador David K. E. Bruce (about 400 feet away); MaHorney - Harrington House (about 400 feet away); Simplicity, Gentleness, Humility (about 500 feet away); Political Salons of Georgetown (about 600 feet away); "The Birth of Camelot" (about 700 feet away); Robert and Bernice Wagner Alumni House 2005 (about 700 feet away); In Memory of Grosvenor Chapman (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
Also see . . .
this page online
1. Amended Nomination Form for the Georgetown Historic District.
Georgetown Historic District was originally declared in 1969. However, the historic district was later amended in 2003 by Kimberly Prothro Williams of the DC Historic Preservation Office. A statement of historical significance of buildings from the era when the home was erected can be found on page 8:
Early to Mid-Victorian Georgetown (1830-1869):
During the early and mid-Victorian period, Georgetown grew extensively, leaving an indelible mark on the built environment of the former port town. According to the 1993 survey, 175 buildings within the historic district date to this period. Much of this growth occurred along the waterfront as industrial processing and commercial opportunities, spurred by the C&O Canal, continued apace. The Bomford Mill at 1000 Potomac Street (1845-47), and the Duvall Foundry at 1040-50 30th Street (1856), both incorporated into contemporary office complexes, represent the emergence and growth of the milling and iron work industry of mid-19th-century Georgetown.
That noted, this house is not specifically mentioned in the nomination form. (Submitted on August 26, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)
2. Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) Report for the House
Built in the mid-nineteenth century by a well-to-do contractor, this free-standing brick mansion retains many outstanding Italianate and Greek Revival interior details. The elaborate trim, elegant mantels and ornate lighting fixtures have been maintained and used throughout the years.(Submitted on August 26, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)
Additional commentary.
1. About the address
The address on the plaque (76 Fayette Street) is different from the current address (1503 35th Street Northwest). Since Georgetown predates the District of Columbia, it had a different street naming system from the rest of DC for much of its history and was even a distinct municipality from the City of Washington. However, street names have since been changed to align it with the rest of the District.
— Submitted August 26, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 26, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 191 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 26, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
