1734 N St., NW., Washington, District Of Columbia. County/parish: District of Columbia.
Added to the National Register of Historic Places December 04, 1991. NRIS 91002057.
1 contributing building.Also known as:
The General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC) Headquarters, also known as the Miles Mansion, is located in Washington, D.C. Built as a private residence in 1875, it has served as the headquarters of GFWC since 1922. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1991 for its association with the federation, which serves as an umbrella organization for women's clubs, dating to the mid-19th century. Tours of the headquarters, available by appointment, provide information about the activities of the GFWC and several historic rooms, including the 1734 entryway, the Julia Ward Howe Drawing Room, the dining room, music room and the GFWC International President's office. The headquarters also features changing exhibits of art, photographs and artifacts from its collections.
(read more...)National Park Service documentation: https://catalog.archives.gov/id/117691815