Capitol Hill in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Cortelyou House

1891

— Residence of George B. Cortelyou —

Cortelyou House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, October 13, 2013

1. Cortelyou House Marker

Inscription. This residence was designed by architect Appleton P. Clark, Jr. and built in 1891 for Daniel Birtwell. In 1900, George Bruce Cortelyou occupied the house when he became secretary to President McKinley. Cortelyou continued to serve in public office as secretary to president Teddy Roosevelt, the first Secretary of Commerce and Labor, Chairman of the Republican Party, Postmaster General, and Secretary of the Treasury.

In 1909, after his public service in Washington, Cortelyou became the president of a local gas company in Manhattan, New York and for 26 years led its growth to the second largest utility company in America, Consolidated Edison.

This Plaque was placed by the owners, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel W. Mattaush, on the centennial anniversary of construction.

Erected 1991 by Mr. and Mrs. Daniel W. Mattaush.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #25 William McKinley, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #26 Theodore Roosevelt series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.

Location. 38° 53.563′ N, 77° 0.134′ W. Marker is in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia

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. It is in Capitol Hill. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Maryland Avenue Northeast (Alternate U.S. 1) and 3rd Street Northeast. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 260 Maryland Avenue Northeast, Washington DC 20003, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Torch of Freedom (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fiery Destruction (about 400 feet away); Alva Belmont House (about 500 feet away); Residence of Albert Gallatin (about 500 feet away); The Sewall-Belmont House & Museum (about 500 feet away); From June to December, 1917 (about 500 feet away); Frederick Douglass (about 700 feet away); Nathanael Greene Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northeast Washington.

Also see . . . George B. Cortelyou - Wikipedia. (Submitted on October 15, 2013, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, October 12, 2013

2. Cortelyou House Marker

Cortelyou House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, October 13, 2013

3. Cortelyou House

George B. Cortelyou image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Wikipedia

4. George B. Cortelyou

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, October 12, 2013

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Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 784 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 14, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.