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Grand Lodge Of Masons
This Masonic lodge was the first major private building to be constructed in Washington, D.C. after the Civil War.
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Spanish Steps
A terrace reminiscent of Rome's Spanish Steps is tucked away in a little park in Washington, D.C.
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Joan of Arc Equestrian Statue
The only female equestrian statue in Washington, D.C. is a 15th-century French heroine.
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Washington Canoe Club
This historic boathouse was constructed using salvaged lumber from burned barns.
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Arsenal Monument
A striking memorial to the 21 lives lost in an explosion at the Washington Arsenal
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George Washington University's River Horse
The hippo that stands on this university campus was once a drunken flea market purchase.
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Murals at Mount Pleasant Neighborhood Library
In an alcove of this historic library, you can find murals painted in the 1930s by an artist who went on to create some of Disney's most iconic animated films.
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Fireworks Safety Zone on the National Mall
On the Fourth of July this area will transform into a Pompeii-like storm of falling embers and ash.
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Harewood Lodge
One of the first Second Empire-style buildings constructed in North America.
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Mary Church Terrell House
The former home of the woman who successfully fought to integrate restaurants in Washington, D.C.
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Rayburn House Office Building
One critic described it as "middle Mussolini, early Ramses, and late Neiman-Marcus." Another called it an architectural "natural disaster."
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Watermelon House
This rowhouse doubles as one of the most photographed spots in the nation's capital.
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Mary McLeod Bethune Council House
The final residence of an educator, civil rights leader, and presidential advisor was also the first headquarters of the National Council of Negro Women.
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Museum of the Palestinian People
This small museum is dedicated to telling the 4,000-year story of Palestinian history, culture, and resistance.
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Roman Legionnaire Modesty Shields
Railroad officials in the early 1900s sought to spare travelers the sight of Roman soldiers’ private parts.
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Philo Farnsworth Statue
This statue of the "father of television" stands prominently in the United States Capitol.
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Congressional Garbage Tunnel
The tunnel under the Capitol Building where Congress takes out its trash.
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Rush-Bagot Monument
An overlooked tribute to one of the most important peace deals in American history.
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The Transportation Walk
Outside the Department of Transportation, a collection of artifacts honors the history of how we get around.
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White House Helipad
Disks are rolled out onto the south lawn to absorb the impact of Marine One's wheels like giant coffee coasters.
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Hidden Figures Way
A street in front of NASA's D.C. headquarters has been named in honor of the Black women who were essential to early spaceflight.
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George Washington's Townhouse Lots
After his presidency, George Washington planned to live only a few blocks from the Capitol building.
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Oak Hill Cemetery Chapel
This small hilltop church weaves the urban history of Washington, D.C. with the national history of the United States.
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Washington Family Church National Cathedral
An amazing example of early-20th-century architecture, this church features marble transported from Utah.
