Deputy Governor's House (Historic Name)
Officer's Quarters Two (Historic Name)
Quarters 2 (Current Primary Name)
Secretary-Treasurer's House (Historic Name)
Resource Identification
Name
Building Number
2 (Current Primary Number)
Evaluation
AFRH-W Historic District
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Status
- Contributing (2007-01-01)
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Period(s) of Significance
- The Soldiers' Home (1859-1865)
- The Military Asylum (1851-1858)
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Area(s) of Significance
- Social History
- Architecture
- Politics/Government
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Relative Level of Significance
- Key (2006-10-29)
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Quantitative Evaluation
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Criterion A: 3 Criterion B: 2 Criterion C: 3 Criterion D: 0 National Significance: 3 Integrity: 3 Total Score: 14
Other AFRH-W Designations
none recorded
Other Designations
none recorded
Classification
NRHP Resource Type
Building
NRHP Resource Category
Domestic
NRHP Resource Subcategory
Single Dwelling
Wuzit (original purpose)
Residence
Important Dates
none recorded
Location
Address
Primary Address
3700 North Capitol Street NW, Washington, DC 20011
Location Description
none recorded
Character Area
Central Grounds
AFRH-W Master Plan Zone
AFRH Zone - Other Areas
Phase 1A Archaeological Zone
Zone 5
Description
Architectural Style
Romanesque Revival
Description
General Description
Officer's Quarters Two was constructed as the home of the Secretary-Treasurer of the Board of Commissioners of the Military Asylum during the first phase of construction at the Home. It was later used as the residences of the Deputy Governor. Quarters Two is one of three buildings on the site designed by prominent military architect Barton S. Alexander. The two-and-a-half-story dwelling, covered by a shallow-pitched cross-gabled roof with square-butt slate shingles, is constructed of smooth ashlar. The structure is ornamented with elements indicative of the Romanesque Revival style, as illustrated by the semi-circular single and paired window openings topped with projecting lintels, shallow stone parapets with buttresses, large paneled interior chimneys, and scrolled modillions placed to mimic corbelled decorations. The wrap-around porch is supported by narrow metal columns and detailed with a wrought-iron metal balustrade and ogee-molded boxed cornice with dentil molding. The porch is partially enclosed by triple double-hung windows.
Function and Use
Function
Residence
(Current Primary Function)
Detailed Description
Form Type
none recorded
Measurements
none recorded
Components
none recorded
Modifications
none recorded
Map
Related Resources
Related Character Areas
Central Grounds (is contained within / contains)
Related People/Organizations
Gilbert Cameron (Builder, was built by / built)
Barton Stone Alexander (Architect, was designed by / designed)
