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This house is run by the American Institute of Architects and does have both history and beauty. However, it is small (three stories are open with approximately 3 rooms a piece) and lacking in how it's presented. Two rooms upstairs are essentially modernized for exhibits...More
Frankly even with all the wonderful and historic sites there are in DC, I am surprised that this site isn't better known. The house is interesting from an architectural standpoint and it is lovely to see that an organization of architects is involved with it's...More
If you ever wondered where the president lived after the White House burned in the1800s here is your answer. It is also where the Treaty of Ghent was signed. For those who are fans of federal style architecture this is an interesting house given that...More
We were doing a walk in the area on a Saturday and were surprised that this was open. You can take a free self guided tour daily except Sunday. James and Dolly Madison lived here for 6 months after the White House was set on...More
Visitors visiting the White House and Memorials on National Mall should add this small museum into the agenda. The Octagon Museum is about 10 minute walk from the White House ground (President's Park) and the west side of National Mall. The museum is and exhibit...More
Octagon houses were a unique house style briefly popular in the 1850s. They are characterized by an octagonal (eight-sided) plan and often feature a flat roof and a veranda all around. The most famous Octagon House of all was built between 1798 and 1800 in...More
This is a delightful little jewel in the heart of the City. It was built in the early 1800's as a winter Residence for the Tayloe family. The house itself and is a wonderful example of the architecture of the period. We booked a tour...More
The Octagon House is famous for being the White House temporarily for James Madison when the original was burned, and that alone makes it worth visiting. It also houses the desk where the Treaty of Ghent ending the War of 1812 was signed. I like...More
I visited the Octagon House because of my interest in both architecture and history. As an example of early 18th Century architecture, it's a rare example of upper class urban living. During my visit they were in the midst of some restoration, which was interesting...More
The Octagon Museum is one of the best examples I have seen of an historic home preserved for the sake of education. If you are deeply interested in architecture and the decorative arts, preservation of the built environment, nineteenth century America, and African American history,...More
