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Jul 31, 2024 · Photo: Jim Vondruska/Getty Images. Kamala Harris’s homes over the years have included numerous California pads, a Washington, DC, condo, and the official residence of the vice president. Of...
- Number One Observatory Circle. When Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff move into Number One Observatory Circle in Washington, D.C., they will be the eighth vice-presidential family in American history to do so.
- The Grounds. Built in 1893, the home is located on 12 of the 72 acres of land that comprise the U.S. Naval Observatory, a government agency where scientists work on providing astronomy-related insights for the U.S. Navy and Department of Defense.
- The Architect. The 33-room Victorian-style property was built by Washington resident and architect Leon E. Dessez, who had a hand in creating plans for the Washington Monument before he passed away in 1918.
- The Design. According to author Charles Denyer, who has written one of the most detailed books on the property, titled Number One Observatory Circle, the three-story house cost approximately $20,000 to build.
Jul 24, 2024 · The residence has welcomed every Vice President since Walter Mondale in the 1970s and, today serves as Kamala Harris's home. Located on the northeast grounds of the U.S. Naval Observatory in D.C., the property was built in 1893 for the observatory superintendent.
Jan 22, 2021 · The vice president's residence is located on the grounds of the U.S. Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden are settling into their new home at the White House.
- Caroline Bologna
Sep 10, 2024 · Here is a look at Kamala Harris's three homes in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Washington D.C., plus a closer look at the official vice president's residence, which she will call home...
- Leena Kim
- 3 min
- lkim@hearst.com
Coordinates: 38°55′23″N 77°03′56″W. Number One Observatory Circle, often referred to as the Naval Observatory, is the official residence of the vice president of the United States. Located on the northeast grounds of the U.S. Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C., the house was built in 1893 for the observatory superintendent.
Apr 7, 2021 · Vice President Kamala Harris finally resides in her official residence on the grounds of the U.S. Naval Observatory. Why the long wait, given she was sworn in three months ago?
