The eight-sided, 19th-century home of John Tayloe III, a wealthy contemporary of early US presidents, offers an...
Website: architectsfoundation.org
Phone: (202) 626-7439
Cross Streets: Between 18th St NW and New York Ave NW
1799 New York Ave NW Washington, DC 20006-5207 326.36 mi
Is this your business? Verify your listing
4.5 34 reviews
Architecture formed the cornerstone of the North American Political Arena.... the historic residential typology that housed the American Institute of Architects before they formally shifted to their... More
This is a very interesting house with a history that is not known by many of the people who visit. All of the rooms are beautiful and I learn a lot that I did not know about the history of my new... More
Yes an octagon has 8 sides; you’re forgetting the basement floor and roof are sides too! It was cool to walk through where a former president lived. The period pieces complement the decor nicely as do... More
It was a temporary White House for James and Dolly Madison. The Treaty of Ghent was signed here. Open Thursday-Saterday from 1-4 pm. More
They explain what life was like for the inhabitants and when James and Dolley Madison stayed there after the White House burned down. They also do a good job of highlighting what is known about... More
