Built 1928 Opened 1928 Architect Edwin Lutyens | Designated CP November 26, 1973 Architectural style American Queen Anne style | |
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Location 3100 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. Part of Massachusetts Avenue Historic District (#74002166) Address 19 Observatory Cir NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA Similar Embassy of Belgium - Washingt, Embassy of South Africa - W, Embassy of Denmark in Washington, Embassy of Ireland in Washington, Embassy of Turkey - Washingt | ||
The British Ambassador's residence in Washington, D.C. is located at 3100 Massachusetts Avenue, Northwest, Washington, D.C. in the Embassy Row neighborhood.
It was commissioned in 1925, and designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens in 1928. It is an example of Queen Anne architecture. The embassy was the only building Lutyens designed in North America. Frederick H. Brooke, the on-site American architect, assisted with the design and oversaw the construction of the embassy, which was conducted by noted developer Harry Wardman.
The home is a contributing property to the Massachusetts Avenue Historic District, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Its 2009 property value is $31,308,480. There are about 10,000 visitors each year.
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