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The Octagon House

Historic house in Washington, D.C.

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Statements about The Octagon House

Architect

William Thornton

Coordinate Location

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38.8963°N 77.0415°W

Heritage Designation

National Historic Landmark
(12/19/1960 - )
Start Time
: 12/19/1960
National Register of Historic Places Listed Place
(10/15/1966 - )
Subject Named As
:Octagon, The
Subject Has Role
:
NRHP Building
Criterion Used
:
A
Criterion Used
:
B
Criterion Used
:
C
Start Time
: 10/15/1966

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Country

United States

Located on Street

New York Avenue
House Number
:1799

Architectural Style

Federal Architecture

Significant Event

Construction
(1799 - 1801)
Start Time
: 1799
End Time
: 1801

Commissioned By

John Tayloe III

Has Use

Museum

Owned By

American Institute of Architects

Made From Material

Brick

Located in the Administrative Territorial Entity

Washington, D.C.

Inception

1799

Instance Of

Single-Family Detached Home

Continent

North America

Street Address

1799 New York Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20006
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