Main Substation (Current Primary Name)
Resource Identification
Name
Building Number
71 (Current Primary Number)
Evaluation
AFRH-W Historic District
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Status
- Non-Contributing (2007-01-01)
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Period(s) of Significance
- Modified Master Plans (1952-1968)
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Area(s) of Significance
- none recorded
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Relative Level of Significance
- Non-Contributing (2006-10-29)
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Quantitative Evaluation
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Criterion A: 0 Criterion B: 0 Criterion C: 0 Criterion D: 0 National Significance: 0 Integrity: 0 Total Score: 0
Other AFRH-W Designations
none recorded
Other Designations
none recorded
Classification
NRHP Resource Type
Structure
NRHP Resource Category
Security- Maintenance- and Utility-Related
NRHP Resource Subcategory
Energy Facility
Wuzit (original purpose)
Substation
Important Dates
Construction Date
1959-01-01
Date sourced from the AFRH-W Historic District nomination and is not yet verified (note that month and day are placeholders)
Date sourced from the AFRH-W Historic District nomination and is not yet verified (note that month and day are placeholders)
Location
Address
Primary Address
3700 North Capitol Street NW, Washington, DC 20011
Location Description
none recorded
Character Area
1947/1953 Impact
AFRH-W Master Plan Zone
AFRH Zone - Other Areas
Phase 1A Archaeological Zone
Zone 9
Description
Architectural Style
Modern Movement
Description
General Description
This masonry building was constructed as part of the expansion of the industrial and mechanical buildings and structures in the Service Area along the eastern edge of the property parallel to North Capitol Street. It is a one-story structure clad in brick with a flat roof. The openings have metal industrial windows and flush metal doors. Constructed during the 1953 Master Plan phase, this utilitarian building illustrates the architecture of the Modern Movement, and lacks applied stylistic detailing. It was constructed outside the period of significance and, therefore, has been recommended as non-contributing.
Function and Use
Function
Utility Infrastructure
(Current Primary Function)
Detailed Description
Form Type
none recorded
Measurements
none recorded
Components
none recorded
Modifications
none recorded
Map
Related Resources
Related Character Areas
1947/1953 Impact (is contained within / contains)
Related People/Organizations
Porter & Lockie (Architecture/Design Firm, was built by / built)
