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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Architecture_of_WashingtonArchitecture of Washington, D.C. - Wikipedia

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   Encompassing government, monumental, commercial, and residential buildings, D.C. is home to some of the country's most famous and popular structures designed by some of the leading architects of their time.

2. www.thoughtco.com › diverse-architecture-ofThe Architecture of Washington, DC - ThoughtCo

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   • The White House. The White House is the elegant mansion of America's president, but its beginnings were humble. Irish-born architect James Hoban may have modeled the initial structure after the Leinster House, a Georgian style estate in Dublin, Ireland.
   • Union Station. Modeled after buildings in ancient Rome, Union Station features elaborate sculptures, ionic columns, gold leaf, and grand marble corridors in a mix of neoclassical and Beaux-Arts designs.
   • The US Capitol. For almost two centuries, America's governing bodies, the Senate and the House of Representatives, have gathered under the dome of the US Capitol.
   • The Smithsonian Institute Castle. Victorian architect James Renwick, Jr. gave this Smithsonian Institute building the air of a medieval castle. Designed as a home for the secretary of the Smithsonian Institute, the Smithsonian Castle now houses administrative offices and a visitor center with maps and interactive displays.

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4. www.tripsavvy.com › historic-buildings-in25 Historic Buildings in Washington, DC - TripSavvy

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   • Location: Washington, DC 20002, USA

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   • Mount Vernon Estate. 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Mt Vernon, VA 22121, USA. Phone +1 703-780-2000. Web Visit website. 1674 (land granted to John Washington, great-grandfather of George)
   • Old Stone House. 3051 M St NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA. Phone +1 202-426-6851. Web Visit website. 1765. 3051 M St. NW Washington, DC. Located in the heart of Georgetown, the oldest known private home in Washington, DC is preserved to demonstrate everyday life for the average citizen during this time.
   • U. S. Capitol. Washington, DC 20004, USA. Phone +1 202-226-8000. Web Visit website. 1793. E. Capitol St. and First St. NW Washington, DC. One of the most recognizable historic buildings in Washington, DC is the U. S. Capitol building.
   • White House. 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20500, USA. Phone +1 202-456-1111. Web Visit website. 1800. 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.

5. www.milrose.com › insights › greek-and-romanGreek and Roman Influences on Washington, D.C. Architecture

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   Nov 11, 2018 · Architect, Daniel Burnham, modeled the iconic 1907 Washington, D.C., Union Station after buildings in ancient Rome with elaborate sculptures, ionic columns, gold leaf, and large marble corridors. Like many train stations in Europe of the 1800s, large arches were common entryways.

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6. www.re-thinkingthefuture.com › washington-d-c-usaWashington D.C, USA: A Tapestry of Architecture, Urban ... - RTF

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   One cannot explore Washington D.C without being captivated by its iconic neoclassical architecture. The city’s design, largely attributed to Pierre Charles L’Enfant and later refined by architect Benjamin Banneker, is a testament to the neoclassical principles that mirror the ideals of the nation.

7. sah-archipedia.org › buildings › DC-01-ML16National Gallery of Art, West Building | SAH ARCHIPEDIA

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   As a significant proportion of the art in the National Gallery was Italian High Renaissance, Pope consciously designed a modernized Renaissance setting in which to display it. The West Building sits in the center of a two-block-long site removed from its immediate surroundings by high, moatlike walls along its wings on both the Mall and ...

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   Does Washington DC have Greek and Roman architecture?

   • Washington D.C. continues to grow and evolve and the architecture of the city will undoubtedly evolve with it, but its Greek and Roman influences will endure long into the future. The architecture in Washington DC was built with heavy Greek and Roman influences with many of the most historic buildings embodying a style all their own.

   Greek and Roman Influences on Washington, D.C. Architecture - Milrose

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   Why is Washington a popular architectural style?

   • Due to the close affiliation of classical architecture with ancient political ideology as well as with power and strength, this style is popular among important government buildings across the world. This is Washington's most recognizable architectural style.

   Architecture of Washington, D.C. - Wikipedia

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   Who designed Washington State's 'French Second Empire' building?

   • Pennsylvania Ave. and 17th St. NW Washington, DC. The French Second Empire style building was designed by architect James Renwick Jr. to house the private art collection of Washington banker and philanthropist William Wilson Corcoran.

   25 Historic Buildings in Washington, DC - TripSavvy

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   Why did James Renwick design the Second Empire building?

   • The French Second Empire style building was designed by architect James Renwick Jr. to house the private art collection of Washington banker and philanthropist William Wilson Corcoran. By 1897, Corcoran's collection had outgrown the building and the gallery was moved to its current location across the street.

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9. www.architecturaldigest.com › sponsored › storyThis Architectural Timeline of Washington, D.C., Spans 250 ...

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   Discover the unparalleled architectural legacy of Washington, D.C., through this timeline of iconic buildings, from monuments to embassies to hotels.