Author: Katja Sipple, MA, MIS

Weckler's Hotel

"John Welcker, a German immigrant who first settled in New York, traveled to Washington in 1861 with New York…

721 15th Street Northwest

Wenig Rowhouses

"This group of three brick rowhouses, constructed in 1907, was designed by the German-born architect Julius…

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William Wuerdemann Residence

"From 1836 to 1849, the German immigrant William Wuerdemann (1811-1900) was the Chief Mechanician of the U.S.…

200 Delaware Avenue Northeast

Wolford and Shilberg Store

"Cluss designed a two-story, brick store for Mark Shilberg and Henry Wolford in 1871. The Evening Star…

437 7th Street Southwest

Sixth & I Historic Synagogue

Originally built in 1906 to house the Orthodox Adas Israel congregation, the building was left empty for…

(202) 408-3100
600 I Street Northwest

Smithsonian Arts and Industries Building

"Originally known as the National Museum, this building was constructed in 1881 by the firm of Cluss and…

(202) 633-1000
900 Jefferson Drive Southwest

Stoner's Hall

Meeting place of many German organizations in DC, including the Concordia Circle, the German-American Club,…

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7377 16th Street Northwest

Swiss Dairy in Tennallytown (Tenleytown)

"Frederick (Frederic) Bangerter emigrated from his native Switzerland in February 1864 and made his way to…

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4646 40th Sreett Northwest

Turnhalle

Meeting place of the Columbia Turn Verein and the 8 Batallion German Veterans.

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928 M Street Northwest

United States Gramophone Company

"Emile (originally Emil) Berliner was born in Hanover, Germany, on May 20, 1851 Enticed by the offer of a…

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1410 Pennsylvania Avenue NorthwestWashington