Area less than one acre NRHP Reference # 73000218 Phone +1 202-426-6841 | Built 1835 Opened 1835 Added to NRHP 30 November 1973 | |
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Location 17th Street, and Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. Address 17th St SW & Constitution Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20006, USA Similar Constitution Gardens, Jefferson Pier, District of Columbia War Mem, National Sylvan Theater, Memorial to the 56 Signers o | ||
The Lockkeeper's House, C & O Canal Extension is an historic building at the eastern terminus of the C & O Canal. It is located near Constitution Gardens on the National Mall, near the southwest corner of 17th Street, and Constitution Avenue, Northwest, Washington, D.C.
History
The C & O canal was extended between 1832 and 1833, to connect to the Washington City Canal. The house was abandoned in 1855, and fell into disrepair. In 1903, the building was partially renovated, and used as Park Police headquarters. On July 4, 1928, a plaque was erected by the Office of Public Buildings and Public Parks. In 1940, the first floor of the building was used as rest rooms. It is now used as storage.
References
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