Old Stone House (Washington, D.C.)

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. When was Old Stone House (Washington, D.C.) built?1765
2. What is the location?3051 M Street, Northwest, Georgetown, Washington, D.C
3. What is the architectural style?Vernacular architecture, constructed in three phases during the 18th century
4. What is the Old Stone House in Washington, D.C.?It is the only surviving building from before the American Revolution in Washington, D.C., and it shows how people lived in the 1700s.
5. Why is the Old Stone House special?It is the last pre‑revolutionary colonial building in the capital and keeps about 85% of its original 18th‑century parts.

Pre-revolutionary colonial building: A structure built in the American colonies before the Revolutionary War, reflecting early American history.
Vernacular architecture: A style of building that arises from local needs, construction materials, and traditions, without the intervention of architects.
Redevelopment: The process of improving an urban area by demolishing old structures and building new ones.
National Register of Historic Places: The official list of U.S. properties deemed worthy of preservation due to their historical significance.