Downtown in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The University Club
Washington, DC
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The University Club was constructed in 1921 as the clubhouse for the Racquet Club of Washington which merged with the University Club in 1936. The Classical Revival-style building was designed in 1920 by renowned architect Jules Henri de Sibour for prominent local developer Harry Wardman.
Erected 2025 by University Club Historic Preservation Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1921.
Location. 38° 54.293′ N, 77° 2.176′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Downtown. It is on 16th Street Northwest north of Sakharov Plaza, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1135 16th St NW, Washington DC 20036, 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: "Party Animals" (a few steps from this marker); William Howard Taft (a few steps from this marker); Plaza de los Afiliados (within shouting distance of this marker); American Chemical Society Land Acknowledgement (within shouting distance of this marker); Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Metropolitan AME Church (about 300 feet away); Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church (about 300 feet away); Saint Augustine Catholic Church (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 22, 2026
2. The University Club of Washington, DC
Credits. This page was last revised on February 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 22, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 53 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 22, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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