Southwest Waterfront in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Barney House
470 N Street Southwest
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 5, 2016
1. Barney House Marker
National Register of Historic Places
by the United States Department of the Interior
Circa 1794
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1794.
Location. 38° 52.467′ N, 77° 1.117′ W. Marker is in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Southwest Waterfront. Marker can be reached from N Street Southwest. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 470 N Street Southwest, Washington DC 20024, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lewis House (within shouting distance of this marker); Wheat Row (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Blending Old and New (about 400 feet away); Suggs Plaza (about 400 feet away); Harbour Square (about 400 feet away); Thomas Law (about 600 feet away); Rooms With a View: An Idealistic Vision (about 600 feet away); Linking the "Island" to the City (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southwest Washington.
Regarding Barney House. The Ducanson-Cranch house was build around 1794, attributed to architect William Lovering. The "Barney House" plaque refers to the fact that between 1904 and 1960 this was the Barney Neighborhood House.
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Additional commentary.
1. My memories of old Washington d.c.in 1951
I was a participant at the Barney House, taking ballet/modern dance lessons there with Miss. Delego (not sure of the spelling). Just remembering my better days of life. Note To Editor only visible by Contributor and editor
— Submitted January 23, 2024, by Elaine sharp of Largo, Maryland.
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 5, 2016
2. Barney House Marker
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 5, 2016
3. Barney House
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 5, 2016
4. Barney House
Photographed By Wm. Edmund Barrett for NCPC
5. Duncanson-Cranch House - Barney Neighborhood House
Photographed By George Cortés, July 1, 2020
6. Additional National Register of Historic Places Marker on the house
Credits. This page was last revised on March 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,176 times since then and 24 times this year. Last updated on January 5, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 1, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 6. submitted on July 30, 2020. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
